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OV04 XKW

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,633 mi
Last recorded138,633 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 XKW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 138,633 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 132,006 miles

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

EXHAUST NOISY

Fail 2 Aug 2024 132,002 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 131,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 119,309 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 109,818 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 106,435 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 104,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,459 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 97,315 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 97,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,020 miles

Nearside sunvisor has been removed

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm limit 1.6mm

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Rear brake pads getting down to about 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,935 miles

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

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

slight play in offside rear droplink

Fail 8 Apr 2015 77,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight play in offside rear droplink

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,366 miles

offside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre on 2.5mm of tread

nearside front tyre on 2mm of tread

nearside rear tyre just above 2mm of tread towards outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,277 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,766 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,753 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,469 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 31,292 miles

Deep cracks in base of tread on both rear tyres, Advise that tyres are changed

Fail 10 Apr 2009 31,292 miles

Deep cracks in base of tread on both rear tyres, Advise that tyres are changed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,842 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,225 miles

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

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 XKW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 OV04 XKW, 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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What year was OV04 XKW registered?

OV04 XKW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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