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MM57 VOT

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,758 mi
Last recorded121,758 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 VOT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 121,758 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 121,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 121,739 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to condition of headlamp lenses (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 114,109 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 114,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 110,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 107,845 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 107,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 99,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 85,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 85,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,890 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 80,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,077 miles

offside front shocker weak and leaking

offside rear shocker do's not damp

Fail 5 Apr 2018 73,077 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres close to limit

offside front shocker weak and leaking

offside rear shocker do's not damp

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,848 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 64,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Statutory seat belt missing remote missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

tyre in spare flat and badly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,790 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,924 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,181 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 29,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,155 miles

225 40 18 92Y XL

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

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

TRACK ROD END...O/S HAS TORN GAITER

TYRE N/S REAR TWO NAILS IN TREAD PLUS HEAVY CRACKING TO TREAD...ADVISE RENEW

TYRES...BOTH FRONT ON MINIMUM TREAD...PLUS WEAR TO SDEWALLS AND CRACKING TO TREAD..ADVISE RENEW

WEAR TO REAR BRAKE DISCS

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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MM57 VOT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MM57 VOT, 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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MM57 VOT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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