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GL57 UEA

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,880 mi
Last recorded142,880 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 UEA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 142,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Under Trays Fitted.

Fail 4 Nov 2025 142,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Under Trays Fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2024 136,299 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 136,299 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 129,587 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 129,587 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 114,945 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 114,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 98,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,175 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 81,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 67,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 50,505 miles

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Rear door damged

Fail 14 Dec 2018 50,505 miles

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Rear door damged

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 50,002 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 43,276 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 41,752 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,443 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 36,599 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 31,816 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 28,567 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 25,242 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 25,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads are low

Pass 20 Dec 2010 21,100 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 UEA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc 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 GL57 UEA, 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 GL57 UEA registered?

GL57 UEA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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