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KV54 CAU

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,804 mi
Last recorded178,804 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 CAU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 178,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underneath corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2022 178,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underneath corrosion

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 173,406 miles

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

Underneath corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 8 Dec 2020 165,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underneath slight corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2019 156,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 149,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 143,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.89mm (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm front bushes deteriorated

front brakes close to the imbalance limit reading 29% limit 30%

offside front outer brake pad aprox 3mm (unable to fully see inner pad)

offside front wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

some localised corrosion started floor pan and chassis front and rear( at the time of test non close to being excessive )

Pass 19 Sep 2016 140,553 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

nearside rear brake ( parking and footbrake ) readings lower than offside rear

nearside rear brake disc slightly deteriorated on the outer side

nearside rear tyre 2.33mm

Pass 23 Sep 2015 126,731 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 114,645 miles

Both beam patterns poor

nearside rear outer brake pad worn

offside front outer brake pad worn

offside rear tyre 2.7mm plus cracking between tread and side wall

Fail 22 Sep 2014 114,645 miles

Both beam patterns poor

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

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

nearside rear outer brake pad worn

offside front outer brake pad worn

offside rear tyre 2.7mm plus cracking between tread and side wall

Fail 21 Sep 2013 105,133 miles

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 21 Sep 2013 105,133 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 11 Sep 2012 97,375 miles

front pads 75% worn

nearside rear 3.26mm

Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,993 miles

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

front wipers split

Fail 14 Sep 2011 87,993 miles

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

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

front wipers split

Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,891 miles

front tyres 2mm plus nearside front worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,698 miles

advise nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,322 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,886 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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KV54 CAU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV54 CAU, 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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KV54 CAU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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