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FT57 LHH

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,303 mi
Last recorded79,303 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 LHH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 79,303 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 79,303 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 73,958 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 71,823 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 63,405 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 63,405 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 58,520 miles

both headlamps fittings broken and slightly loose

Fail 1 Jul 2021 58,520 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamps fittings broken and slightly loose

Pass 15 Jul 2020 56,206 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,476 miles

wipers split

Fail 24 Apr 2019 53,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

wipers split

Pass 11 May 2018 50,851 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 50,665 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 48,539 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 48,539 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,488 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,966 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 39,001 miles

OSR Seatbelt not checked due to fitted childseat.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 39,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR Seatbelt not checked due to fitted childseat.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,407 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 30,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,681 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,574 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 LHH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LHH, 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 LHH registered?

FT57 LHH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is FT57 LHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 LHH shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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