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LY57 KRE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

191,741 mi
Last recorded191,741 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 KRE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 191,741 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 191,741 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 170,708 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 147,974 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 147,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 136,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 126,536 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 126,536 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 117,207 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 117,207 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 106,006 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 106,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,873 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,892 miles

oil level low.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,362 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and has a nail.

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

oil on min mark.

plastic covers and under tray not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Jul 2015 54,389 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,783 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 46,685 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,279 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,799 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers split at ends

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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LY57 KRE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LY57 KRE, 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 LY57 KRE registered?

LY57 KRE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is LY57 KRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 KRE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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