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GL57 WEW

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,877 mi
Last recorded149,877 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 WEW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 149,877 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 149,873 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 132,007 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 117,492 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 111,044 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,384 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,721 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 75,829 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 75,829 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 71,591 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,786 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,882 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 51,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,144 miles

Front and rear of nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2012 29,142 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front and rear of nearside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 21,564 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 21,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WEW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL57 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

GL57 WEW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is GL57 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 WEW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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