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FB57 LKV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,345 mi
Last recorded142,345 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 LKV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 142,345 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 142,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 127,575 miles

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))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 127,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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 12 Dec 2022 123,471 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 118,403 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 118,382 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,789 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 115,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 102,172 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2019 102,172 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,977 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,322 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 60,650 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 56,969 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,378 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 49,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 43,847 miles

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

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2012 31,652 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 25,354 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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FB57 LKV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FB57 LKV, 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 FB57 LKV registered?

FB57 LKV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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