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FM57 MSO

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

196,772 mi
Last recorded196,772 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 MSO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 196,772 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 196,772 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 188,597 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 188,597 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 183,985 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 172,385 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 154,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 154,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 139,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 139,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,999 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2016 121,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2015 101,167 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 101,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 83,218 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,218 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,976 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 64,976 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,925 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,453 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,401 miles

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

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

all brake disc`s slightly worn

Fail 14 Jan 2011 28,401 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all brake disc`s slightly worn

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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FM57 MSO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FM57 MSO, 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 FM57 MSO registered?

FM57 MSO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is FM57 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 MSO shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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