1996 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · K20 FAD
1996 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 129,126 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K20 FAD Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 129,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K20 FAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Honda Civic (K20 FAD) between January 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (”; “Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
K20 FAD Mileage History
- 04/01/200741,952 mi
- 07/01/200845,186 mi+3,234 mi
- 07/01/200845,186 mi
- 15/12/200847,525 mi+2,339 mi
- 15/12/200847,528 mi+3 mi
- 15/12/200949,678 mi+2,150 mi
- 15/12/201052,710 mi+3,032 mi
- 15/12/201052,712 mi+2 mi
- 12/12/201157,631 mi+4,919 mi
- 06/11/201262,294 mi+4,663 mi
- 06/11/201262,294 mi
- 08/10/201365,832 mi+3,538 mi
- 07/10/201469,046 mi+3,214 mi
- 12/10/201573,240 mi+4,194 mi
- 13/10/201573,244 mi+4 mi
- 06/10/201678,324 mi+5,080 mi
- 06/10/201678,324 mi
- 10/10/201782,592 mi+4,268 mi
- 10/10/201782,594 mi+2 mi
- 16/10/201886,035 mi+3,441 mi
- 16/10/201886,035 mi
- 09/10/201986,819 mi+784 mi
- 09/10/201986,823 mi+4 mi
- 07/10/202087,427 mi+604 mi
- 12/10/202187,937 mi+510 mi
- 30/11/202187,956 mi+19 mi
- 19/11/202290,927 mi+2,971 mi
- 03/12/202291,164 mi+237 mi
- 17/01/2024102,329 mi+11,165 mi
- 17/01/2025114,497 mi+12,168 mi
- 07/02/2026129,126 mi+14,629 mi
- 07/02/2026129,126 mi
Average of roughly 4,566 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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