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FE57 ETU

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 ETU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025

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

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded with all components

Rear under body corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2025

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

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded with all components

Rear under body corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 106,992 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 106,992 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 91,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

verius corrosion on under side

Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,177 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 25 Jan 2019 81,053 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear to inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2019 80,964 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges, worn to 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear to inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges worn to 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs outer faces pitted, corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fluctuation to foot brake effort on roller brake test

Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,353 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Mirror Unit Damaged

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,866 miles

n/s door mirror surround damaged

n/s outer stop lamp inoperative

under trays fitted

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2017 67,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror surround damaged

n/s outer stop lamp inoperative

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,122 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror surround damaged

o/s/r tyre side walls perishing

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror surround damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,479 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,062 miles

both rear tyres wear to outer edges

Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,579 miles

slight ovality in n/s/f brake disc

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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FE57 ETU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE57 ETU, 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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FE57 ETU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FE57 ETU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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