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LY57 MHA

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,611 mi
Last recorded151,611 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 MHA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 151,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 145,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 145,517 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side of radiator . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 141,465 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nsf osf (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 141,368 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Ns os (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 137,320 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 137,320 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 133,422 miles

Front front number plate cracked

Nearside Front inner rack end banging but no play

Offside Front inner rack end banging but no play

Fail 29 Nov 2021 133,422 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury n\s indicator repeater broken sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front front number plate cracked

Nearside Front inner rack end banging but no play

Offside Front inner rack end banging but no play

Pass 3 Dec 2020 130,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched by defective wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 130,443 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched by defective wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 128,243 miles

Central Front front brake pads are on estimated 2mm

Nearside Front nearside front tyre on 2.3mm limit is 1.6mm

Nearside nearside indicator repeator is broken but not showing white light

exhaust middle pipe blowing

Fail 22 Nov 2019 128,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light is inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front front brake pads are on estimated 2mm

Nearside Front nearside front tyre on 2.3mm limit is 1.6mm

Nearside nearside indicator repeator is broken but not showing white light

exhaust middle pipe blowing

Pass 23 Nov 2018 89,643 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 121,651 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

FRONY BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,064 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

windscreen slightly damaged(scratches)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 114,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

windscreen slightly damaged(scratches)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,604 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

edges slightly worn on o/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

windscreen slightly damaged(scratches)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 105,604 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

edges slightly worn on o/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

windscreen slightly damaged(scratches)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 95,948 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 95,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 86,600 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 80,207 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,159 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 61,280 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 MHA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MHA, 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 MHA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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