BK54 DAU

2004 HONDA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
HONDA
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
5 October 2026 (113 days away)
Last recorded mileage
9,837 mi

AI verdict AVOID 25/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Honda has 23 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 9,837 miles. The MOT history shows a pattern of recurring suspension issues and extremely low mileage, making this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 3,853 miles per year, with suspiciously low readings before 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomalies: Suspiciously low readings before Sep 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
  • Recurring suspension failures: Coil spring and suspension arm issues flagged repeatedly across multiple tests.
  • Dangerous corrosion: Rear sub-frame and anti-roll bar corrosion noted in Sep 2022 and Sep 2024.
  • Extremely low mileage: Average of 3,853 miles/year, significantly below UK average.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until October 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for a 2004 model is exceptionally high.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT test.

Mileage history

Oct 2007: 9,837 mi PASSSep 2008: 15,831 mi PASSSep 2009: 21,291 mi PASSSep 2010: 23,704 mi PASSSep 2011: 23,774 mi PASSOct 2012: 23,864 mi PASSSep 2013: 24,123 mi PASSSep 2014: 24,180 mi PASSOct 2015: 27,245 mi PASSSep 2016: 36,471 mi FAILSep 2016: 36,471 mi PASSSep 2017: 45,552 mi FAILSep 2017: 45,552 mi PASSSep 2018: 54,488 mi PASSSep 2019: 62,766 mi PASSOct 2020: 67,074 mi FAILOct 2020: 67,074 mi PASSOct 2021: 70,743 mi PASSSep 2022: 74,875 mi PASSSep 2023: 77,877 mi PASSSep 2024: 81,083 mi PASSOct 2025: 83,868 mi FAILOct 2025: 83,873 mi PASS84k47k10kOct 2007Oct 2025

MOT test history — 19/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2007 PASS 9,837 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 PASS 15,831 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 21,291 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 23,704 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 23,774 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 PASS 23,864 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 24,123 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 24,180 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 27,245 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2016 FAIL 36,471 mi
ADVISORY Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Sep 2016 PASS 36,471 mi
ADVISORY Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Sep 2017 FAIL 45,552 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Sep 2017 PASS 45,552 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 PASS 54,488 mi
ADVISORY both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated
Sep 2019 PASS 62,766 mi
ADVISORY n/s/f headlamp deteriorated
Oct 2020 FAIL 67,074 mi
PRS Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 67,074 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2021 PASS 70,743 mi None recorded
Sep 2022 PASS 74,875 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sep 2023 PASS 77,877 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Sep 2024 PASS 81,083 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oct 2025 FAIL 83,868 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oct 2025 PASS 83,873 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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