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KP54 ZGZ

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,207 mi
Last recorded184,207 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 ZGZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 184,207 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 176,159 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection of prescribned areas

Fail 9 Oct 2024 176,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside inner siil/floor area/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection of prescribned areas

Pass 24 Oct 2023 168,301 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 168,301 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 160,298 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 152,150 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 144,932 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 136,018 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 136,018 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 125,969 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 118,436 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,958 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

side wall of nearside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2016 110,958 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing bolt missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

side wall of nearside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2015 98,539 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre very badly worn on inner edge

oil leak

play at both front wheels

Fail 29 Sep 2015 97,872 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing one missing off all wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edge poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

exhaust heat shield loose at front

front brake discs worn

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 84,442 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Aug 2013 77,396 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 77,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 65,047 miles

battery is insecure

front pads bit low

Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,510 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,372 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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KP54 ZGZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KP54 ZGZ, 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 KP54 ZGZ registered?

KP54 ZGZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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