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MD53 KCV

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,815 mi
Last recorded147,815 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 KCV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 147,815 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 139,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 133,252 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 120,773 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 104,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,823 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake pipes at flxible hose been greases

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake pipe at flexible hose been greased

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 93,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake pipes at flxible hose been greases

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake pipe at flexible hose been greased

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake pipe at flexible hose been greased

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake pipe at flexible hose been greased

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,461 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 64,467 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 60,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,279 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 55,292 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,049 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 53,049 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,385 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 45,082 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 41,372 miles

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 9 Feb 2008 35,345 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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MD53 KCV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MD53 KCV, 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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MD53 KCV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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