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L14 SKE

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,121 mi
Last recorded146,121 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 SKE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 146,121 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2020 140,633 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 140,573 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 128,998 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 115,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 113,950 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 109,892 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 106,605 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 104,091 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2014 104,091 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,194 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,038 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,166 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,341 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear discs corroded.

slight bind n/s/r brake.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 57,341 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear discs corroded.

slight bind n/s/r brake.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,012 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 48,012 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,289 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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L14 SKE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L14 SKE, 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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L14 SKE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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