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FT57 FWV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,212 mi
Last recorded118,212 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 FWV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 118,212 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2025 118,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2024 110,110 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes worn + de bonded at limit advise getting replaced (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 110,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes worn + de bonded at limit advise getting replaced (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inside of tyre advise getting changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 98,473 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 93,255 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bulge starting to form (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 93,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bulge starting to form (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 87,042 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - perished and cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine coolant bottle empty

Pass 2 Dec 2019 81,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 74,999 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 74,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 69,449 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2017 69,079 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 62,937 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,018 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,987 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,636 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,537 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,609 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,315 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 FWV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FT57 FWV, 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 FWV registered?

FT57 FWV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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