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N523 KAM

1995 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

371,312 mi
Last recorded371,312 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 KAM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 371,312 miles

General body corrosion

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 371,284 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General body corrosion

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 369,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler pipe corrosion but not leaking

Pass 28 May 2024 368,246 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear boot corroding

Fail 28 May 2024 368,246 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear boot corroding

Pass 24 May 2023 366,799 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2023 366,793 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 364,559 miles

N/S/R LIGHT DAMAGED

REAR TAILGATE DAMAGED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2022 364,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

N/S/R LIGHT DAMAGED

REAR TAILGATE DAMAGED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 361,454 miles

N/S/R LIGHT DAMAGED

O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE DETERIORATING

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 9 Jun 2021 361,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/R LIGHT DAMAGED

O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE DETERIORATING

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 2 Jun 2020 111,442 miles

AUXILLARY BELT DETERIORATED

FUEL SMELL UNDERBODY > NO EVIDENCE OR SIGN OF LEAK AT TIME OF TEST!!

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 111,442 miles

AUXILLARY BELT DETERIORATED

FUEL SMELL UNDERBODY > NO EVIDENCE OR SIGN OF LEAK AT TIME OF TEST!!

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 109,431 miles

AUXILLARY BELT DETERIORATING

N/S/F TYRE SCUFFING OUTER WALL

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

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SILLS

SURFACE CORROSION REAR COMPONENTS UNDERBODY

Fail 31 May 2019 109,431 miles

AUXILLARY BELT DETERIORATING

N/S/F TYRE SCUFFING OUTER WALL

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

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SILLS

SURFACE CORROSION REAR COMPONENTS UNDERBODY

Pass 22 May 2018 108,345 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel tank damp

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,414 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 106,980 miles

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

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

auxillary belt deteriorating

n/s/r light damaged

slightly reduced beam image

Pass 15 Feb 2016 105,587 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 105,587 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 103,664 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,664 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 101,550 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,307 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 90,788 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 89,094 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 84,148 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 84,148 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 78,743 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 78,743 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 73,324 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 67,437 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 61,883 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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N523 KAM is a 1995 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 91,713 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 N523 KAM, 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 31 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N523 KAM is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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