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GP57 KWG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,398 mi
Last recorded146,398 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 KWG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 146,398 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 146,398 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 133,871 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 26 Apr 2024 133,868 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 27 Apr 2023 124,567 miles

Offside Front Inner cv joint slight play

Fail 24 Feb 2023 124,552 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 111,773 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Rear Bushes Perished

Headlight Lenses Deteriorated - Pattern Weak

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall, Inner Edge Slightly Worn, Outer Edge Worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 96,087 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 83,141 miles

Nearside Front side light dim

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 75,001 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread cut

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,882 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,459 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 37,514 miles

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

perishing and cracking to n/s front inner and outer tyre tred edge, could not see cords at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2014 27,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side front tyre near minimum limits and side walls have slighty perished and cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2014 27,885 miles

off side front tyre near minimum limits and side walls have slighty perished and cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2013 22,857 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 17,445 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 11,948 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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GP57 KWG 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 78.9%.

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 GP57 KWG, 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 GP57 KWG registered?

GP57 KWG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is GP57 KWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP57 KWG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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