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DL57 KVT

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,324 mi
Last recorded135,324 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 KVT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 135,324 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim slightly damaged/distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe heavily corroded but still appears to be solid and not holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe Front mounting points - NS & OS Rear floor/Inner sill areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS & OS Front. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Front tyres wearing thin on Inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips in windscreen screen but not effecting drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 135,321 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation Brake lagging in excess to NS Front when brake balance test carried out in roller brake tester. (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake lagging in operation Brake pedal has slight travel & all brakes are slow to respond when pressure slowly applied during roller brake test. (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high NS & OS. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim slightly damaged/distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe heavily corroded but still appears to be solid and not holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe Front mounting points - NS & OS Rear floor/Inner sill areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS & OS Front. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Front tyres wearing thin on Inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips in windscreen screen but not effecting drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 124,432 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS Lenses deteriorated & beam image slightly reduced but compatible pattern still displayed when aims tested. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side wall slightly damaged around circumference. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim distorted but not to excess. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS & OS. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in OS of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 116,326 miles

All Front suspension ball joint dust covers perished/deteriorated but not to excess.

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts in NS & OS Rear tyres but no cords or ply exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 116,320 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil snapped. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber also has reduced dampening effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

NS & OS Front, Lower ball joint, Anti-roll bar link & Track rod end ball joint dust coverers deteriorated but not to excess.

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe/Axle beam corroded but not to excess. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively NS & OS Front. (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts in NS & OS Rear tyre tread areas but none appear to be exposing cords or ply at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 100,940 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 97,701 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 97,701 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 92,710 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 92,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,567 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,051 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 66,677 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 66,677 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,943 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to wear indicators

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,675 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,262 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,640 miles

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

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

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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DL57 KVT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DL57 KVT, 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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DL57 KVT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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