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MW57 GKZ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,940 mi
Last recorded58,940 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 GKZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 58,940 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 54,029 miles

Both Rear brake discs corroded and scored

Both front brake discs corroded and scored

Both rear brake disc backing plates excessively corroded and insecure - rubbing against discs

Fail 7 Jan 2025 54,029 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Both Rear brake discs corroded and scored

Both front brake discs corroded and scored

Both rear brake disc backing plates excessively corroded and insecure - rubbing against discs

Plastic Over-Sills fitted to vehicle obscuring testable areas

Plastic Undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring testable areas

Rear axle heavily corroded / weakened

Pass 15 Dec 2023 52,077 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 51,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 49,921 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 49,091 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexi ferrules corroded including pipes onto calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 49,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexi ferrules corroded including pipes onto calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 48,233 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 45,952 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 40,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,567 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,354 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,604 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,975 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,328 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,697 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 GKZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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