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FV57 NVL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,232 mi
Last recorded128,232 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 NVL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 128,232 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 121,891 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 117,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 117,589 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 112,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 112,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 89,424 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 77,816 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,520 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,301 miles

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)

Fail 21 May 2014 66,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 66,481 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 58,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 49,745 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 49,745 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 40,889 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges unevenly

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,163 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 28,937 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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FV57 NVL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV57 NVL, 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 FV57 NVL registered?

FV57 NVL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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