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KB04 VFM

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,498 mi
Last recorded179,498 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 VFM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 179,498 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 179,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 161,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near the fuel tank ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear both sides rear wheel arches slight crossion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 161,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near the fuel tank ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear both sides rear wheel arches slight crossion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 144,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Fail 3 Jun 2022 144,715 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Pass 17 May 2021 139,040 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 136,625 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 136,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 132,045 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 126,222 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 126,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 120,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 112,918 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 112,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,011 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 104,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 95,851 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 87,063 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 78,026 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 78,026 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 68,625 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 25 May 2011 68,625 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 13 May 2010 59,636 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 59,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 49,372 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 40,053 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 32,429 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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KB04 VFM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 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 KB04 VFM, 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 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KB04 VFM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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