2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · KB53 KMU
2004 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 166,709 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB53 KMU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2024
- 166,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB53 KMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Honda Civic (KB53 KMU) between October 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside - due to condition of lens (4.1.2 (c))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside & offside - scratched and weathered (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
KB53 KMU Mileage History
- 05/10/2022143,444 mi
- 28/09/2023155,099 mi+11,655 mi
- 06/10/2023155,104 mi+5 mi
- 30/09/2024166,709 mi+11,605 mi
Average of roughly 11,703 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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