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LA04 MPU

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,775 mi
Last recorded86,775 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 MPU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 86,775 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2026 86,775 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2025 83,620 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 83,620 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator All (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,562 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 73,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 68,951 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 68,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 67,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 63,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 58,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,157 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 53,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,675 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,312 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,062 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 35,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,870 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,673 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 17,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,705 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 12,664 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 8,535 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 5,610 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 4,343 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 3,774 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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LA04 MPU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LA04 MPU, 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 LA04 MPU registered?

LA04 MPU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is LA04 MPU safe to buy?

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