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NL04 KNZ

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

77,717 mi
Last recorded77,717 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 KNZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 77,717 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 74,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 74,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 69,577 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 63,578 miles

Rear rear tyres wearing and cracking on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2022 58,902 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 58,883 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 55,414 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 55,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Passenger front, Anti roll bar drop link damaged. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 54,188 miles

Both front headlamp lens dulled

Pass 7 May 2019 52,867 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 52,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 51,993 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 50,365 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2017 50,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 48,225 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

front brake pad linning approx. 95% worn low.

nearside & offside front headlight lens glazed & faded.

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished up.

Fail 3 May 2016 48,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

front brake pad linning approx. 95% worn low.

nearside & offside front headlight lens glazed & faded.

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished up.

offside front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth.

Pass 8 May 2015 46,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 43,891 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 41,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 May 2013 41,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 39,214 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 36,955 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,883 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 34,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,231 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,377 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,698 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,941 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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NL04 KNZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NL04 KNZ, 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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NL04 KNZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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