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ET57 FEJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,164 mi
Last recorded135,164 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 FEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 135,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 135,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 125,292 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 110,798 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 107,203 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 105,271 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 105,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 102,873 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front and rear (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 102,873 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front and rear (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,839 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 90,433 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Excesively deteriated (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Rear tyre valves deteriating

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Wiper blades smearing screen

n/s outer brake light not working

Fail 19 Nov 2014 78,133 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

play in n/s/f wheel bearings

rear and n/s/f tyre valves deteriating

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil leak

play in n/s/f wheel bearings

rear and n/s/f tyre valves deteriating

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 29 Nov 2013 69,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,569 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,550 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,783 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 37,783 miles

Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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 FEJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FEJ, 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 FEJ registered?

ET57 FEJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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