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EF57 JYA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,760 mi
Last recorded97,760 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 JYA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 97,760 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 97,755 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 97,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 91,809 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 87,166 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,089 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 82,842 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 81,694 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 73,676 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 73,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,542 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 67,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked at base of valve (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked at base of valve (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked at base of valve (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked at base of valve (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,354 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 54,077 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 50,842 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 45,464 miles

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

front fog lights missing

Pass 19 Jan 2012 45,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,661 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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EF57 JYA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF57 JYA, 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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What year was EF57 JYA registered?

EF57 JYA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is EF57 JYA safe to buy?

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