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AF57 VUO

2007 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,992 mi
Last recorded123,992 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda Civic81,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VUO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 123,992 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle and shock absorbers corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 123,992 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lamps (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle and shock absorbers corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 119,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 119,547 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 96,768 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,339 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 89,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 76,441 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 71,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,020 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 68,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Centre exhaust heat shield corroded and loose. CAT shields corroded

N/S/R and O/S/R shock absorber casings corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror head (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion on brake flexi ferrules

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,988 miles

CAT shields corroded, centre shield slightly loose

Corrosion on edges on inner faces of front brake discs

Corrosion on inner faces of rear brake discs

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (corroded) (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Mirror head slightly loose

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight corrosion on brake flexi ferrules

Slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,739 miles

Catalytic converter heat shields corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre and rear exhaust heat shields corroded and loose/rattling

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Door mirror unit slightly loose

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

centre and rear exhaust system sections corroded, bracket corroded off rear exhaust section

Pass 30 Oct 2015 57,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on inner faces of front and rear brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,803 miles

CAT shields corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded on edges

handbrake lever has slightly more travel than normal

Fail 25 Oct 2014 54,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

CAT shields corroded

N/S/R tyre valve perishing and cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre worn unevenly and low on outer edge (possibly starting to go out of shape)

Slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2013 50,536 miles

CAT shields corroded

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

N/S/R tyre valve perishing and cracking

O/S/R tyre perishing and cracking, cuts with stones embedded in tyre

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 15 May 2012 46,512 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 46,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,295 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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AF57 VUO is a 2007 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 81,534 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 AF57 VUO, 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 19 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF57 VUO is a 2007 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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