2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · OV04 YYD
2004 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 157,909 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
OV04 YYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 157,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV04 YYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Honda Civic (OV04 YYD) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OV04 YYD Mileage History
- 12/12/2022130,832 mi
- 30/11/2023142,817 mi+11,985 mi
- 09/12/2024151,101 mi+8,284 mi
- 12/12/2025157,899 mi+6,798 mi
- 18/12/2025157,909 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 8,974 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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