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MT04 KBZ

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,042 mi
Last recorded88,042 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 KBZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 88,042 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 88,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 86,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle corrosion!

Fail 1 Aug 2025 86,438 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle corrosion!

Pass 22 Jul 2024 83,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 77,480 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 77,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Not attached lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 70,753 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 70,742 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,335 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front rigid brake pipes into flexi brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cross member corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding, just okay at time of test (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 62,335 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front rigid brake pipes into flexi brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cross member corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding, just okay at time of test (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem seriously damaged Both rear tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 May 2019 60,324 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 56,942 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2017 54,243 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 50,486 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 50,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 47,577 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 44,491 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 41,245 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 16 May 2012 38,677 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 35,926 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 33,253 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,471 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,411 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,146 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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MT04 KBZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MT04 KBZ, 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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MT04 KBZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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