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P955 KCA

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,098 mi
Last recorded96,098 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 KCA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 96,098 miles

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

Coolant leak Radiator lower hose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (195/50r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 96,087 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak Radiator lower hose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (195/50r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 93,390 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 89,319 miles

vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 24 May 2019 85,484 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 81,187 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,993 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 67,893 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,336 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 64,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 62,156 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,547 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 59,539 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 55,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 51,472 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 51,471 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside wiper starting to split

Pass 1 Dec 2007 45,628 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 40,466 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P955 KCA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P955 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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P955 KCA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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