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KB57 AHG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,895 mi
Last recorded172,895 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 AHG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 172,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer brake pad shows signs of getting excessively hot, and has worn thinner that the other rear brake pads.

Fail 16 Jun 2025 172,895 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer brake pad shows signs of getting excessively hot, and has worn thinner that the other rear brake pads.

Pass 17 May 2024 156,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Projected image hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Projected image hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 150,356 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both beam patterns hazy, polish required (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails, both repairable, marked with chalk

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

Pass 19 May 2022 144,646 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 144,646 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 139,167 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 139,167 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 132,156 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 126,221 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear floor/chassis seams corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 22 Feb 2018 120,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inop (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery insecure

front brake imbalance

rear floor/chassis area starting corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 13 Feb 2017 115,596 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 115,596 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 106,624 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 86,183 miles

o/s tailpipe corroded and holed

o/s/r tyre below 3.mm

Fail 9 Feb 2015 86,183 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s tailpipe corroded and holed

o/s/r tyre below 3.mm

Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 69,420 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,908 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 44,907 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jan 2011 33,629 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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KB57 AHG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KB57 AHG, 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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KB57 AHG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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