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MM57 VRK

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,976 mi
Last recorded134,976 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 VRK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 134,976 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 inner edge 225/40r18 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mount bushes deteriorated recommend replacement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 134,976 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 inner edge 225/40r18 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mount bushes deteriorated recommend replacement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 123,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 113,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 113,871 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 105,868 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 105,868 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 84,591 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 85,491 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,978 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,883 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,144 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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MM57 VRK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

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

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