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GL57 ZWX

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,125 mi
Last recorded122,125 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 ZWX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 122,125 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 122,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure missing retaining bolt and spring/ 2 exhaust mounts broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 113,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Plastic inner wing loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes split and worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2 mm and age splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bad age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes split and worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bad age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle and under body has bad surface rust

Fail 19 Aug 2025 113,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light very dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Plastic inner wing loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes split and worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2 mm and age splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bad age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes split and worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bad age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle and under body has bad surface rust

Pass 3 Jun 2024 101,775 miles

Lower general corrosion all over

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 92,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 84,336 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 84,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 75,686 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,485 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,236 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 64,521 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 64,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,382 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 57,465 miles

both rear tyres- side wall cracking

Pass 22 May 2015 53,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 50,748 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 41,426 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 50,748 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 47,531 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,608 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,181 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,053 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 38,053 miles

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

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

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 ZWX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

GL57 ZWX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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