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ET57 EKH

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

138,725 mi
Last recorded138,725 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 138,725 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 123,578 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 111,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 107,263 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 98,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,111 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 79,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,816 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 67,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 61,805 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 53,529 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 53,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 44,829 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2013 37,387 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2012 32,673 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2011 28,417 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,080 miles

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

sill covers fitted

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 EKH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ET57 EKH, 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 ET57 EKH registered?

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

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