Honda Civic MOT Results
Registered in 200455.1% pass rate
from 16,249 tests in 2021
(3.4% better than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Civic is unusually good or bad.
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18% fail on
Suspension
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9.3% fail on
Suspension arms
(60% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Ball joint
- 0.20% fail on Suspension arm (54% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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5.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Linkage (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Ball joint (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (47% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.098% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.049% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 3.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Springs
(51% better than other 2004 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Coil springs
(51% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Coil spring (51% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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2.1% fail on
Coil springs
(51% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Other suspension component
(150% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers (39% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings (81% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Sub-frames
(67% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.031% fail on Sub-frame (89% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0062% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0062% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.098% fail on
Macpherson strut
(57% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.018% fail on Ball joint
- 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0062% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.068% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.012% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.012% fail on
Axles
(92% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (90% better than other 2004 cars)
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9.3% fail on
Suspension arms
(60% worse than other 2004 cars)
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17% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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7.8% fail on
Headlamps
(45% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 7.6% fail on Headlamp (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.012% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.0062% fail on Matched pair
- 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
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4.0% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (38% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.81% fail on
Direction indicators
(70% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.81% fail on
Flashing type
(69% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Side repeaters (57% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.074% fail on All direction indicators
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0.81% fail on
Flashing type
(69% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.42% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.11% fail on Horn (67% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.49% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(61% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(61% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(61% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.18% fail on Position lamp
- 0.012% fail on All position lamps
- 0.062% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.037% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.031% fail on Main beam tell-tale
- 0.0062% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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0.018% fail on
Hazard warning
(82% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Switch (82% better than other 2004 cars)
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7.8% fail on
Headlamps
(45% worse than other 2004 cars)
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15% fail on
Brakes
(7.7% worse than other 2004 cars)
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10% fail on
Brake performance
(33% worse than other 2004 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(36% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (45% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (90% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.0062% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
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4.6% fail on
Service brake performance
(54% worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Rbt
(56% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.043% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.043% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.012% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
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4.5% fail on
Rbt
(56% worse than other 2004 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
- 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.062% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.068% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.031% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.018% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
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1.1% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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1.1% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.97% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
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1.1% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
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5.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(36% worse than other 2004 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(13% worse than other 2004 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(32% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Brake pads (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Brake linings
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs
- 0.012% fail on Brake drums
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0.12% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(47% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Cable (62% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Lever
- 0.012% fail on Linkage
- 0.0062% fail on Relay lever
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2.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(32% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (13% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.81% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(46% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Anti-lock braking system (43% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control (70% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.34% fail on Pedal (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Hand lever
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0.36% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.36% fail on Lever
- 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses (58% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(47% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (85% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.092% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(51% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Brake fluid (61% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.012% fail on Valves
- 0.0062% fail on Master cylinder
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0.086% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.049% fail on Other components
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0.031% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.031% fail on Other braking system component
- 0.0062% fail on Additional braking device
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0.0062% fail on
Hand operated control valves
- 0.0062% fail on Condition
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10% fail on
Brake performance
(33% worse than other 2004 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Visibility
- 5.1% fail on Wipers (22% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Washers (17% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.18% fail on
View to rear
- 0.18% fail on Mirrors
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0.14% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.13% fail on Windscreen
- 0.0062% fail on Window
- 0.068% fail on Bonnet (71% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Driver's view
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6.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(11% better than other 2004 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(7.9% better than other 2004 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Spark ignition
- 3.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (19% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (15% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Emission control equipment
(2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Oxygen sensor
- 0.012% fail on NOx sensor
- 0.10% fail on Non catalyst emissions (96% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Compression ignition
(74% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.080% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (87% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Emissions not tested (70% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.012% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.0062% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0062% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.0062% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
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6.4% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.22% fail on
Fluid leaks
(56% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks (58% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Other leaks
- 0.018% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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0.018% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.012% fail on Undertray
- 0.0062% fail on Sound deadening material
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6.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(7.9% better than other 2004 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(35% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Exhaust system (23% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(34% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (38% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Strengthening plate
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0.0062% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.0062% fail on Sub-frame condition
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0.90% fail on
Transmission
(73% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Drive shafts
(73% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Drive shaft
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0.018% fail on
Prop shafts
(90% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Drive shafts
(73% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Chassis
- 0.54% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.012% fail on Strengthening plate
- 0.39% fail on Bumpers (93% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Doors
(55% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.14% fail on Door condition
- 0.0062% fail on Hinge
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0.055% fail on
Front passenger's door
(65% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Door condition (64% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.037% fail on
Other passenger's door
(86% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Door condition (88% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0062% fail on Catch
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0.14% fail on
Driver's door
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0.18% fail on
Body
- 0.13% fail on Other body component
- 0.037% fail on Panel (72% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Body condition
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0.13% fail on
Fuel system
(73% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Tank
- 0.037% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (86% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Pipe
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0.074% fail on
Cabs
- 0.074% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.055% fail on
Seats
(74% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Driver's seat (68% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Passenger's seat (83% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.049% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.031% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.018% fail on Other boot lid component
- 0.037% fail on Undertray
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0.025% fail on
Engine mounting
(71% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition (81% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Bracket
- 0.025% fail on Floor
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0.0062% fail on
Towbar
- 0.0062% fail on Towbar condition
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5.4% fail on
Tyres
(13% better than other 2004 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth
- 2.1% fail on Condition (24% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Size/type
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2.8% fail on
Steering
(39% better than other 2004 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
(25% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Track rod end (25% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Ball joint
- 0.092% fail on Locking devices (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Other components
- 0.0062% fail on Steering component
- 0.0062% fail on Steering linkage
- 0.20% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.068% fail on
Power steering
(79% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Operation
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0.025% fail on
Steering play
(82% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Steering gear
(98% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Steering rack (98% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.018% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.012% fail on Steering column
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2.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
(25% better than other 2004 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(26% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas (21% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Requirements
- 0.012% fail on Attachment
- 0.79% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (48% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.074% fail on
Airbags
- 0.074% fail on Drivers airbag
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1.5% fail on
Seat belts
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0.66% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.66% fail on Registration plates
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0.63% fail on
Road Wheels
(39% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Attachment (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Condition (82% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding
- 0.0062% fail on Anchorages
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