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KB53 NYC

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,007 mi
Last recorded127,007 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 NYC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 127,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

windscreen sticker on upper edge drivers view not impaired

Fail 23 May 2026 127,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

windscreen sticker on upper edge drivers view not impaired

Pass 12 Oct 2024 125,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

windscreen sticker on upper edge drivers view not impaired

Fail 17 Sep 2024 125,238 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 122,527 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front end of inner sill to floor edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 118,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 111,652 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 107,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,692 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 93,156 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,539 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0MM ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 67,316 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 67,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0MM ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 62,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,844 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 53,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 51,665 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,004 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,469 miles

both front wipers split

offside rear tyre scrubbed out on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,571 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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KB53 NYC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KB53 NYC, 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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KB53 NYC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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