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DA57 UPJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,418 mi
Last recorded140,418 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 UPJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 140,418 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 135,047 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 135,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 130,354 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 124,468 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 115,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

possible fluid leak behind underneath covers near fuel tank

Fail 15 Feb 2019 115,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

possible fluid leak behind underneath covers near fuel tank

Pass 19 Feb 2018 111,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil level low

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Fail 9 Feb 2018 111,751 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre pressure appears low

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil level low

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2017 106,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 106,684 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar linkage (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 to 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

oil low

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 22 Jan 2016 100,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil low

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 93,170 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 87,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 87,911 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 88,204 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,103 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,629 miles

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

off side rear brake disc scorred and corroded

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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DA57 UPJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA57 UPJ, 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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DA57 UPJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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