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KM54 RFO

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,448 mi
Last recorded136,448 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 RFO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 136,448 miles
Pass 26 May 2024 130,242 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 129,833 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 122,634 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 122,629 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 108,091 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,258 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 104,218 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,333 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 101,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,270 miles

Centre exh slightly corroded at rear joint.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in offside front shock absorber shaft.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 91,369 miles

misting of oil under engine

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,741 miles

205/45r17

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

nearside front tyre damaged on side wall and low on tread

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,967 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,859 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 73,859 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,201 miles

long handbrake travel

rear inner brake pads look low

Fail 16 Mar 2010 69,194 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 59,347 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 59,346 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

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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KM54 RFO is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM54 RFO, 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 KM54 RFO registered?

KM54 RFO is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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