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ET57 EKV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,621 mi
Last recorded133,621 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 EKV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 133,621 miles

Direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced o/s mirror indicator.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 133,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced o/s mirror indicator

Pass 3 Apr 2018 125,684 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 125,633 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 114,571 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 104,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 94,224 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 May 2015 94,036 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2014 77,460 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,002 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,516 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,056 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 36,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EKV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EKV, 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 EKV registered?

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

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The MOT history for ET57 EKV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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