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KM54 YHO

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,954 mi
Last recorded117,954 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 117,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play seepage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody Corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2025 117,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play seepage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody Corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 115,038 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 30 May 2024 115,038 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2023 111,804 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 111,675 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 174,806 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 165,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 158,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 151,196 miles

general underbody surface corrosion to floor and components

Pass 27 Oct 2017 145,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 140,460 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Oct 2016 140,458 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,576 miles

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 129,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 118,489 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 110,171 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 96,975 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,606 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,353 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,723 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 63,723 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,407 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,203 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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KM54 YHO is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM54 YHO, 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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KM54 YHO is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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