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KB53 VNM

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,281 mi
Last recorded135,281 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 VNM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 135,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2016 135,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 128,811 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside wing mirror secure with ducktap

Fail 24 Apr 2015 128,811 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside wing mirror secure with ducktap

Pass 27 Mar 2014 118,294 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 118,294 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 112,133 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,280 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 97,119 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,073 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,246 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 84,246 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 71,290 miles

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f lower arm rear bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,534 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 VNM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KB53 VNM, 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 VNM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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