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A17 KAM

2009 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,772 mi
Last recorded109,772 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Civic74,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KAM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 109,772 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier terminal also loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 109,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier terminal also loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake needs adjusting

Pass 2 Apr 2025 106,804 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 106,804 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 103,754 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 103,754 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 97,108 miles

headlamp lense starting to deteriorate both

Pass 28 Jan 2022 91,677 miles

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

Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 79,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,228 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2020 72,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2019 61,972 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 61,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 50,789 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 50,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 41,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 41,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 32,980 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 25,328 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 25,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 19,239 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 14,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jan 2012 9,991 miles

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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A17 KAM is a 2009 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 74,005 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 KAM, 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 17 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A17 KAM is a 2009 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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