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ET57 ELH

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

249,508 mi
Last recorded249,508 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 ELH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 249,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2026 249,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2025 227,271 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps -- hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides --- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2024 212,130 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2023 196,153 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear bumper / arch trims loose

has under trays, engine covers + sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2023 196,150 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear bumper / arch trims loose

has under trays, engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2022 176,928 miles

Offside Rear bumper / arch trims loose

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on inner edges and are close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front arch trims loose / lifting up

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2021 158,008 miles

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

has under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 141,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge -- close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2020 141,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge -- close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 122,881 miles

has under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 117,986 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 101,697 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,490 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,721 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 52,680 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,911 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,073 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 43,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT, BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,294 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 31,121 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 ELH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ELH, 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 ELH registered?

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

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