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KH53 HYJ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,829 mi
Last recorded110,829 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 HYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 110,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipework (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

advise sills corrossion and underbody advise all suspension components corrossion

Pass 13 Jan 2025 109,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill and underside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 109,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill and underside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 103,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside wiper split

Pass 16 Jan 2023 94,937 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 94,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 88,061 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 82,652 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 78,108 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 72,147 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 72,147 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,341 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to wear close to the wear bars

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to wear close to the wear bars

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 65,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,260 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 58,742 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn close to the wear bars approx 3.0mm

Pass 3 Jan 2013 54,988 miles

nearside front tyre has a shallow cut on outer sidewall

plastic sill covers fitted ,unable to inspect sills properly

Pass 4 Jan 2012 51,067 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 47,180 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall (not through to the cords)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 43,076 miles

nearside front tyre has a shallow cut in sidewall

Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,237 miles

rear tyres are worn close to wear bars

Pass 21 Dec 2007 32,621 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 32,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,403 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 25,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

adv on both front wiper split

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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KH53 HYJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KH53 HYJ, 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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What year was KH53 HYJ registered?

KH53 HYJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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