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KL04 VCW

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

193,124 mi
Last recorded193,124 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL04 VCW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 193,124 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 193,109 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached backbox (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 186,903 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear both side rear discs corroded

exhaust leak from back box

Fail 4 Jan 2023 186,903 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear both side rear discs corroded

exhaust leak from back box

Pass 5 Jul 2021 180,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 175,501 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 175,501 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 165,599 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 153,507 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 145,030 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 128,502 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 114,527 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,690 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 89,641 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,655 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Fail 15 Apr 2011 65,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,303 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 58,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,646 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 48,564 miles

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

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,853 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 27,583 miles

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

front and rear wheel alignment check recommended

other tyres approaching legal limit

rear wiperblade 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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KL04 VCW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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