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NK53 YVB

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,083 mi
Last recorded101,083 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YVB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 101,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 98,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 98,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 82,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 72,185 miles

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

Slight travel in handbrake

Pass 28 Sep 2021 71,230 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,852 miles

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

Signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2018 60,087 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 60,074 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,151 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,548 miles

Headlamps need cleaning

Nearside wiper blade split

Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,548 miles

Headlamps need cleaning

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,360 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 51,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 49,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front wipers worn

Fail 5 Apr 2014 49,784 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front wipers worn

nearside rear tyre 2mm-3mm tread/cracking

offside rear tyre 2mm-3mm tread/cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2013 47,981 miles

borth rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,661 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,356 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 42,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,945 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,353 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2009 33,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,229 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,355 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,534 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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NK53 YVB is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NK53 YVB, 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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NK53 YVB is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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