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MW57 GKO

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,614 mi
Last recorded181,614 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 GKO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 181,614 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 172,634 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 165,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

air intake pipe split

Fail 15 Oct 2020 165,427 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

air intake pipe split

Pass 11 Oct 2019 154,642 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 154,642 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 144,027 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 144,027 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 140,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 135,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 126,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 126,324 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 108,281 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 108,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,944 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 28 Nov 2013 84,944 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,011 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 47,396 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,450 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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MW57 GKO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW57 GKO, 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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MW57 GKO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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