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LS57 VBX

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,963 mi
Last recorded131,963 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 VBX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 131,963 miles

Rear Bumper Slightly Loose / Dented

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 126,881 miles

Exhaust shield insecure

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 126,792 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Exhaust shield insecure

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 123,224 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 119,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 103,011 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Panels in complete ,but likely to cause harm or fall off at time of inspection (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Panels in complete ,but likely to cause harm or fall off at time of inspection (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 103,007 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak oil leaking over drive shaft, (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure weld broke on pipe to mount offside rear silencer 1 of 2 mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield hanging down,broke from mounts ,and likely to fall off.not fitted in correct position as original fitment (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Panels in complete ,but likely to cause harm or fall off at time of inspection (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Panels in complete ,but likely to cause harm or fall off at time of inspection (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,456 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,906 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 33,091 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 33,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 28,545 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 27,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 27,117 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 25,032 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 22,817 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 20,098 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 17,493 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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LS57 VBX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LS57 VBX, 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 LS57 VBX registered?

LS57 VBX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is LS57 VBX safe to buy?

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