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KY54 YHJ

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,022 mi
Last recorded149,022 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 YHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 149,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides all (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 149,017 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides all (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Under body corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2023 148,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 144,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 144,722 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 139,253 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 139,253 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 135,238 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 131,612 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 127,890 miles

rear anti roll bar links have slight play

very slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 27 Oct 2017 124,018 miles

outer glass on headlights getting worn

Pass 15 Sep 2016 118,469 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 104,931 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 96,687 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 885,214 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 885,214 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,324 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,770 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,227 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,681 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,206 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 27,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,071 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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KY54 YHJ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KY54 YHJ, 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 KY54 YHJ registered?

KY54 YHJ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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