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ET57 EKG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,393 mi
Last recorded134,393 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 EKG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 134,393 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 134,384 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 129,424 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 129,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 121,502 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,240 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 110,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 99,409 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 95,082 miles

Rear rear axel bushes slightly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2018 90,845 miles

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

Front light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear light lens damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2018 90,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear light lens damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,466 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 84,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,023 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 75,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,532 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 53,428 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 51,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,116 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,948 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,306 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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ET57 EKG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET57 EKG, 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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ET57 EKG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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