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FM57 VLK

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,372 mi
Last recorded147,372 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 VLK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 147,372 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 147,294 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 140,090 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 140,084 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 127,435 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 127,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 114,717 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))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 114,703 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (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))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,959 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,497 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged age cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both headlights faded

front wiper blades smearing

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 85,727 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to rear inner sills/boot floor

general corrosion to rear inner sills/boot floor

outer sill and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 77,754 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge 205/55r16

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil (4.1.E.1)

under covers fitted to car

Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,581 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre 205/55r16

under cover is fitted to car

Fail 13 Jan 2016 69,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working BULB 501 FITTED (1.1.C.1d)

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

nail in n/s/f tyre 205/55r16

under cover is fitted to car

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,450 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 51,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 51,517 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screw in o/s rear tyre advise new tyre required

Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2011 28,295 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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FM57 VLK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver 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 FM57 VLK, 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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FM57 VLK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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