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ET57 SZJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,682 mi
Last recorded58,682 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 58,682 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 58,682 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h4 bulb not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre both 225/45r17 ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023 54,316 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 54,316 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 44,648 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 44,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 33,576 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 33,576 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 31,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 24,039 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 24,039 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 18,793 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 18,793 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 11,876 miles
Pass 4 May 2016

Parking Braking Performance just met the minimum requirement

Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,374 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,274 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,734 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 21,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 16,624 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 SZJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

ET57 SZJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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