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LM57 GVO

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,355 mi
Last recorded133,355 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 GVO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 133,355 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 126,647 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drop sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 126,647 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drop sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 119,365 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2mm edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,740 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 111,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 109,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 108,883 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 106,215 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 106,215 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,617 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,402 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 93,402 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,143 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,918 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The near side front tyre tread is thin on the edges/3mm.

The near side rear tyre tread is thin on the edges/3mm.

The off side front damper gaitor is adrift.

The off side front tyre tread is thin on the inner edge/3mm.

There is a child seat fitted in the near side rear position restrickting inspection of the adult belt.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 82,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The near side front tyre tread is thin on the edges/3mm.

The near side rear tyre tread is thin on the edges/3mm.

The off side front damper gaitor is adrift.

The off side front tyre tread is thin on the inner edge/3mm.

There is a child seat fitted in the near side rear position restrickting inspection of the adult belt.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,746 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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LM57 GVO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM57 GVO, 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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LM57 GVO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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