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FV57 VYO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,225 mi
Last recorded189,225 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 189,225 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 189,225 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 175,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 175,736 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 162,260 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 162,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 138,797 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 104,935 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 104,935 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,912 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 82,912 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 67,777 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 67,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.42% (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,069 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 51,940 miles

engine light on

Fail 30 Jan 2013 51,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,642 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 35,506 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 VYO 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 63.2%.

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 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 FV57 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

FV57 VYO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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