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OV04 KBN

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,320 mi
Last recorded162,320 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 KBN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 162,320 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter corroded very thin in 3 places also flange and fitting corroded very thin. system is still secure @ this time (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated @ limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated @ limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front wish bone bush's starting to crack/perish

n/s dip beam flickered but came on every time I tried after that? may need a new bulb soon

rear silencer has both springs missing from flange fitting but still secure

side skirts fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 154,576 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2017 145,630 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link worn

Pass 26 Oct 2016 136,727 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 131,283 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 131,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 120,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 120,346 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 108,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,855 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,340 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 95,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 12 Jun 2012 84,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,148 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,187 miles

neaside rear seat (child seat fitted) adult belt not fully tested.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,770 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,440 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 52,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 38,340 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,378 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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OV04 KBN is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV04 KBN, 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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OV04 KBN is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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