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MW57 SZP

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,044 mi
Last recorded124,044 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 SZP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 124,044 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill damage not corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 124,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill damage not corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 114,035 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 114,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 104,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 93,673 miles

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

hand brake travel

Fail 24 Jun 2021 93,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake travel

Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,555 miles

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

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear arch slightly damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2018 68,455 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 68,455 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s-n/s (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,689 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,605 miles

Inner Steering Rack Has Slight Play

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

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 56,603 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns/os (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Steering Rack Has Slight Play

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

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 28 Mar 2015 46,693 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2015 46,693 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,371 miles

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

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

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

Front wiper blades split

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,493 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,410 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 14,192 miles

Both front tyres,edges becoming worn(bald)

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 SZP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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