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AT57 FAA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,305 mi
Last recorded128,305 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 FAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 128,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of being hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also showing signs of being hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 126,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front foglamp lens broken

whole underside of car surface corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2024 126,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front foglamp lens broken

whole underside of car surface corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 122,250 miles

both front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2023 122,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,367 miles

both front foglamp lens broken

Pass 24 Sep 2021 100,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front foglamp lens broken

Fail 20 Sep 2021 100,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front foglamp lens broken

Pass 21 Sep 2020 94,084 miles

Offside Front foglamp lens broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,817 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,395 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,264 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edges ( possible tracking)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,216 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 53,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,899 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring testable items.

Undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,508 miles

Both front tyres bald on inside edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer sills covered with trim not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 3 Jan 2014 34,774 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,396 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,768 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,449 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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AT57 FAA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AT57 FAA, 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 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AT57 FAA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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