CarVerify

Free Car Check

L5 RKY

2004 Honda Civic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,175 mi
Last recorded127,175 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 RKY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 127,175 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake slight travel

Pass 8 Jan 2025 124,738 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 121,753 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 118,673 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,934 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 111,543 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 11 Jan 2020 108,273 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,195 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 99,357 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 95,362 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 92,225 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 88,882 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 85,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 79,249 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 74,001 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 74,001 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,376 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 59,340 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,291 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 40,005 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 27,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

tread low on n/s/r tyre inner edge

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
Full Honda Civic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L5 RKY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L5 RKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L5 RKY?

You can check the full history of L5 RKY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L5 RKY registered?

L5 RKY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 January 2004.

Is L5 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 RKY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L5 RKY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L5 RKY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.