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P579 KCA

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,586 mi
Last recorded129,586 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 KCA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,586 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 129,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 128,115 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 128,048 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2018 126,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 125,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 123,453 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 121,806 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 121,806 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 120,549 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod end

Pass 22 Jun 2013 118,964 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 116,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 115,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 110,691 miles

n/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots cracked & perished.

n/s & o/s/r suspension radius arms bushes cracked & perished.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 110,584 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

n/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots cracked & perished.

n/s & o/s/r suspension radius arms bushes cracked & perished.

Pass 18 May 2009 107,943 miles

centre & rear exhaust system corroded.

n/s & o/s/r suspension radius arms bushes cracked & perished.

o/s/f outer c/v boot cracked & perished.

oil leaks around sump plug area req's attention.

Fail 18 May 2009 107,943 miles

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

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

centre & rear exhaust system corroded.

n/s & o/s/r suspension radius arms bushes cracked & perished.

o/s/f outer c/v boot cracked & perished.

oil leaks around sump plug area req's attention.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 106,885 miles

centre exhaust system corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 105,275 miles

oil leaks around engine sump plug area. †n/s/r tyre worn 2mm & cracked & perished. †o/s/r tyre outer wall cracked & perished. †n/s & o/s/r suspension radius arm bushes cracked & perished.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 102,006 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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P579 KCA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 86,182 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 P579 KCA, 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 29 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P579 KCA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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