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KF54 XML

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,400 mi
Last recorded68,400 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 XML
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 68,400 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 66,656 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 65,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,068 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 64,068 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,355 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,120 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,544 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,634 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,357 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 56,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,535 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,355 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,437 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,273 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,664 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,770 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 25,540 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,765 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,386 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 18,386 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KF54 XML is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 KF54 XML, 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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KF54 XML is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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