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FM57 VLP

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,530 mi
Last recorded145,530 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 VLP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 145,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 136,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,709 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 122,083 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 112,272 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 104,814 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 99,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,825 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 93,825 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 88,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,083 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Nov 2012 76,131 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape and slightly perrished

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 5 Nov 2012 76,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape and slightly perrished

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills and underside.

rear tyres 2/3 mm tread depth.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,022 miles

plastic covers fitted on underside.

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 VLP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FM57 VLP, 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 VLP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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