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P590 KTS

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,900 mi
Last recorded62,900 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 KTS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 62,900 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F/ O/S/F/ (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 61,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner arches covered in sealant

Rear inner sills covered in sealant

Rear underbody covered in sealant

Fail 9 Aug 2025 61,131 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner arches covered in sealant

Rear inner sills covered in sealant

Rear underbody covered in sealant

Pass 13 Feb 2024 60,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front 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 30 Jul 2022 59,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,391 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 59,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no plate backing slightly comeing off

Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 57,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 57,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 56,475 miles

both outer sills covered

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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P590 KTS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P590 KTS, 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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What year was P590 KTS registered?

P590 KTS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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