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L55 SMT

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,795 mi
Last recorded124,795 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 SMT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,795 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 124,770 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s o/s (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust silencer flange corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 124,770 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s o/s (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust silencer flange corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 124,214 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to check outer sills

Fail 12 Feb 2020 124,214 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to check outer sills

Pass 14 Feb 2019 122,169 miles

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

not able to check outer sills

Pass 12 Feb 2018 119,202 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 115,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 109,319 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 103,213 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 96,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 89,082 miles

n/s o/s wiper blades split

Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,177 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,679 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,278 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 57,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,267 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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L55 SMT is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L55 SMT, 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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L55 SMT is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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