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FM57 ZXA

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,085 mi
Last recorded159,085 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ZXA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 159,085 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 137,605 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 127,055 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 120,214 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 120,214 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 May 2016 111,868 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 111,868 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear brake disc excessively scored

Pass 6 May 2015 102,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 92,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front mud flaps not fully secured

clutch hydraulic fluid low

coolant low

osf tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Fail 20 May 2014 92,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front mud flaps not fully secured

clutch hydraulic fluid low

coolant low

osf tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2013 84,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 74,863 miles

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

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)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,121 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 ZXA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

FM57 ZXA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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