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K948 OWV

2000 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,520 mi
Last recorded139,520 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Honda Civic75,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK948 OWV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 139,520 miles

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE JUST VISIBLE AT TIME OF TEST

OUTER SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREAS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES AT TIME OF TEST

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Oct 2013 137,150 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 10 Oct 2013 137,141 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 131,690 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 111,444 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 111,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2010 105,091 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 93,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2008 84,236 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 84,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 81,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 81,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 80,481 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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K948 OWV is a 2000 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 75,072 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K948 OWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 26 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K948 OWV is a 2000 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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