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LY57 KRO

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,216 mi
Last recorded174,216 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 KRO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 174,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Lens damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 167,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 162,918 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 144,523 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 139,600 miles

under body covers stopping full inspection

Fail 8 Jun 2020 139,600 miles

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

under body covers stopping full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2019 139,090 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 139,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 122,211 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 113,386 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 113,383 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,918 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 96,287 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 93,863 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 93,863 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,259 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 44,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,078 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,810 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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LY57 KRO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel 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 LY57 KRO, 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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LY57 KRO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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