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LA04 VEX

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,141 mi
Last recorded38,141 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 VEX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 38,141 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 34,996 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 34,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 33,766 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 32,670 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 31,846 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 31,096 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,137 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 28,936 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 27,753 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 26,089 miles

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

o/s/f wiper smears slightly but clears windscreen effectively

rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

rear tyres starting to crack, not exposing the cords

Fail 21 Apr 2015 24,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,707 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 23,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,512 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 21,605 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 20,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 18,212 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 May 2009 15,959 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 15,959 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 12,897 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 10,505 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 VEX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LA04 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

LA04 VEX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is LA04 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA04 VEX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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