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FM57 ZWG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,162 mi
Last recorded150,162 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ZWG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 150,162 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 150,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 142,676 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 134,306 miles

headlamp aim image weak

Fail 25 Jan 2022 134,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

headlamp aim image weak

Pass 27 Jan 2021 126,999 miles

n/s/r tyre 75% worn

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Fail 19 Jan 2021 126,996 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

n/s/r tyre 75% worn

Pass 5 Nov 2019 120,289 miles

o/s/r tyre 75% worn

Fail 2 Nov 2019 120,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

o/s/r tyre 75% worn

Pass 1 Nov 2018 106,076 miles

front tyres worn to excess

Fail 31 Oct 2018 106,076 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,289 miles

exhaust blow at front section

Pass 17 Sep 2016 76,483 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 76,482 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 59,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,526 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 44,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2013 31,868 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,180 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,997 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 ZWG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?

FM57 ZWG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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