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BP57 ZHW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,392 mi
Last recorded143,392 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 ZHW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 143,392 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 141,222 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 141,218 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 137,716 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear rear subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 134,189 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 126,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 126,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,039 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 120,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,563 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp slightly damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2019 113,327 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp cluster damaged /sharpness (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view part of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2019 112,384 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking after cat (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp slightly damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working llb 580 capless (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,218 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 87,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,655 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 78,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 70,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,614 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,487 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,919 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,925 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,291 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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BP57 ZHW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BP57 ZHW, 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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BP57 ZHW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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