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MM57 VRF

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,788 mi
Last recorded78,788 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 VRF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 78,788 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 75,178 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 75,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,172 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 71,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 68,670 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,309 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,961 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 61,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,378 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 50,129 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 45,659 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,959 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Fail 2 Nov 2015 39,959 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,140 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 29,141 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 23,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 23,954 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 19,373 miles

Centre Underfloor Splash Shield Damaged.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers starting to smear

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 VRF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol 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 MM57 VRF, 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 MM57 VRF registered?

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

Is MM57 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM57 VRF 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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