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MM04 SZY

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,011 mi
Last recorded162,011 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 SZY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 162,011 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 156,576 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 147,234 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 138,266 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 138,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced fitted wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 127,406 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 127,363 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 116,858 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 116,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Side mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Both rear brake discs corroded

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 101,789 miles

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 101,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 83,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,022 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 70,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,589 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,921 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 44,921 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,938 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 43,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,772 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,428 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,417 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,451 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,571 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,206 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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MM04 SZY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MM04 SZY, 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 MM04 SZY registered?

MM04 SZY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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