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LY57 KRV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

147,364 mi
Last recorded147,364 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 KRV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 147,364 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 141,718 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 136,276 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 131,812 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 127,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 125,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in the power steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2019 124,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 123,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 59,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 119,589 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 119,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 112,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 106,750 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 101,804 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2012 97,450 miles

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,238 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,934 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 KRV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KRV, 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 KRV registered?

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

Is LY57 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 KRV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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