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KB54 VSN

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,185 mi
Last recorded136,185 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 VSN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 136,185 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 128,539 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 128,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 118,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 118,028 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 112,873 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 112,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 108,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 96,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 96,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,861 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f bumper & headlamp is damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2013 75,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f bumper & headlamp is damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs have developed lip

Fail 16 Sep 2011 64,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs have developed lip

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,442 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 52,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2009 44,128 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jan 2008 30,833 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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KB54 VSN is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KB54 VSN, 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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KB54 VSN is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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