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GL57 MVZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,541 mi
Last recorded141,541 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 MVZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 141,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 141,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle has a rust hole within 30cm of mounting point chalked up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle has a rust hole within 30cm of mounting point chalked up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 135,778 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 135,657 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 130,238 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 130,238 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 130,227 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deep lip on them (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 124,931 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 124,931 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 114,554 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 103,299 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 103,299 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 92,688 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 92,688 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 80,223 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,880 miles

Nearside rear tyre is cracking within the tread grooves

Offside rear tyre is cracking within the tread grooves

Offside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bars on the inner section

Pass 3 Dec 2016 65,297 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 65,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,663 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,417 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 51,100 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,327 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,967 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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GL57 MVZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL57 MVZ, 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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GL57 MVZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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