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KJ04 KAM

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,873 mi
Last recorded98,873 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 KAM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 98,873 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 12 May 2024 98,302 miles

Central heat sheild loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 94,847 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 89,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to underside of vehicle (floor and chassis rails)

front wipers streaking / smearing

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2022 89,901 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield loose and corroded where fitted as original equipment

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 85,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 84,167 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded on joint connected to centre section not likely to come apart (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,892 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 77,648 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 77,648 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,164 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 75,164 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,775 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 69,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,092 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,359 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,296 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,527 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 38,527 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,020 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,353 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 25,353 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,361 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,141 miles

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

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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KJ04 KAM is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KJ04 KAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ04 KAM registered?

KJ04 KAM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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