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KL04 MLE

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,754 mi
Last recorded173,754 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL04 MLE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 173,754 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 151,343 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 147,183 miles

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

osf and nsf suspension arms ball joint and track road end ball joints dust covers are deteriorated

x 2 front disc are worn and pads are wearing thin

Fail 4 Feb 2019 147,183 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

osf and nsf suspension arms ball joint and track road end ball joints dust covers are deteriorated

x 2 front disc are worn and pads are wearing thin

Pass 16 Jan 2018 144,668 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre walls perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2017 140,009 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 140,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 133,880 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 133,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 128,676 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 120,005 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 109,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front 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 1 Feb 2012 96,737 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 96,737 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 82,480 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 82,480 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,076 miles

handbrake requires adjusting quadrents off pegs but efficiency good

oil weaping from oil filter

Pass 21 Feb 2009 55,994 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres nearly bald on inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2009 55,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres nearly bald on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,940 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,396 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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KL04 MLE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KL04 MLE, 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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KL04 MLE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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