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MW57 GKY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,885 mi
Last recorded199,885 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 GKY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 199,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear crossmember coroding

Pass 7 Dec 2023 193,055 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 193,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 186,674 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 176,365 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 176,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 166,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 144,774 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 130,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 121,128 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake lever outer case damaged

parking brake just passed 16%

Pass 28 Jan 2016 114,213 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 108,744 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 103,242 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,636 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 57,834 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,345 miles

both rear tyres slight wear inner edge of tread.

rear brake discs slightly worn.

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 GKY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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