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KS57 GJG

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,486 mi
Last recorded111,486 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 GJG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 111,486 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 111,486 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 106,142 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,064 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

O/S SILL APPEARS HEAVILY CORRODED - SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floors / sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rubber boots slightly deteriorated- track ends and lower bjoint boots

all rubber bushes slightly deteriorated axle ,suspension arms and more

all underside components corroded - shocks, springs, axle and everything else

Fail 31 Aug 2023 102,064 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

O/S SILL APPEARS HEAVILY CORRODED - SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floors / sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rubber boots slightly deteriorated- track ends and lower bjoint boots

all underside components corroded - shocks, springs, axle and everything else

Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,939 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Emissions trigger point not met

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 98,938 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Emissions trigger point not met

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 98,028 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,960 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers both sides

Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,446 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 95,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,986 miles

Emissions trigger point not met

Under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,117 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn low outer edge

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

trigger point not met

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,295 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front pads worn low

offside rear tyre heavily perished and worn low on tread

trigger point not met

Fail 14 Apr 2016 89,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre heavily perished and worn low on tread

trigger point not met

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,319 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 84,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished and wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Apr 2014 76,054 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear tyre has a cut on the outerwall

Fail 28 Mar 2014 75,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre has a cut on the outerwall

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear knob broken and insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,369 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 55,369 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f headlight aim on lower limit

Fail 2 Feb 2012 54,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

front brake pads on legal limit at time of test only needs attention asap

front discs lipped

n/s/f headl;ight aim on lower limit

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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KS57 GJG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KS57 GJG, 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 KS57 GJG registered?

KS57 GJG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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