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FT57 FOF

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,716 mi
Last recorded128,716 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 FOF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 128,716 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 128,716 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 113,670 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,163 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 106,275 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 101,382 miles

CHILD SEATS N/S & O/S REAR

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 101,382 miles

CHILD SEATS N/S & O/S REAR

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,075 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 93,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY, RECOMEND REPLACE WITH PADS.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 85,968 miles

O/S rear brake disc rusty on inner face

Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,228 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 77,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,658 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,014 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 62,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,579 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Fail 30 Jan 2012 44,335 miles

Front brake pads near service limit

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,335 miles

Front brake pads near service limit

Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,650 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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FT57 FOF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FOF, 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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FT57 FOF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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