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FT57 FEV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,699 mi
Last recorded131,699 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 FEV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 131,699 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 131,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 115,639 miles

225/45/17/94w budget

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre valve perishing

offside rear child seat fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2015 115,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

225/45/17/94w budget

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs lipped (may be below minimum thickness if measured)

nearside rear tyre valve perishing

offside rear child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2014 99,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear child seat fitted

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 28 Jan 2014 99,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

225/45/zr17 94w budget

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn to limit

nearside rear child seat fitted

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,778 miles

225/45/zr17 94y hankook

rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 30 Jan 2013 81,778 miles

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

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

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

225/45/zr17 94y hankook

rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

wear lip on rear brake discs (may be below minimum thickness if measured)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 64,435 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 64,435 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 50,247 miles

front tyres worn to approx 3mm

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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FT57 FEV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FT57 FEV, 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 FT57 FEV registered?

FT57 FEV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 2008.

Is FT57 FEV safe to buy?

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