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KC04 VNY

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,019 mi
Last recorded159,019 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 VNY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 159,019 miles

Bonnet release return defective

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 May 2020 158,957 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Tail lamp assy (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release return defective

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres void of tread on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 143,427 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 143,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 138,160 miles

Both headlamps cloudy.

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly.

Pass 22 May 2017 131,025 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 123,418 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 123,418 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 114,817 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 114,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2014 104,844 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 95,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 May 2013 95,816 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 88,950 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 80,616 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 74,362 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 66,459 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 57,292 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2007 47,337 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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KC04 VNY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KC04 VNY, 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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KC04 VNY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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