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NU54 KSY

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,978 mi
Last recorded146,978 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 KSY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 146,978 miles

ALL UNDER BODY CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 146,971 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ALL UNDER BODY CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 146,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 134,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body filler used (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 134,252 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 124,224 miles

Carbon monoxide just met default limits at idle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface Rust Under The Vehicle

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Jun 2020 114,114 miles

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

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

Surface Rust Under The Vehicle

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 100,981 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 95,399 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bumper scuffed

Offside Front wing and bumper damaged,no sharp edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust catalyst and fixings becoming corroded

floor becoming corroded in various places

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 13 May 2016 90,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush very slight (2.4.G.2)

floor becoming corroded in various places

fuel filler pipes corroded

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 13 May 2016 90,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush very slight (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

floor becoming corroded in various places

fuel filler pipes corroded

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both plastic headlamp lenses scuffed

chassis corroded

slight play in o/s front antiroll bar link

unable to check o/s front brake binding due to brake binding

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 20 May 2015 84,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both plastic headlamp lenses scuffed

chassis corroded

front brake pads getting low and discs scorred

n/s wiper torn slightly at ends

slight play in o/s front antiroll bar link

unable to check o/s front brake binding due to brake binding

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2014 78,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both plastic headlamp lenes scuffed

front brake pads getting low

rear wiper blade torn

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

catayltic convertor heatshield in poor condition

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 31 May 2012 65,805 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight damage to front bumper n/s corner

Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,840 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 57,838 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 47,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,063 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 45,915 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 45,233 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,896 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,449 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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NU54 KSY 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 72%.

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 NU54 KSY, 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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NU54 KSY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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