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NG57 SZL

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,434 mi
Last recorded117,434 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG57 SZL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 117,434 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 103,896 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in tyre.

Fail 25 Jul 2025 103,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in tyre.

Pass 1 Aug 2024 91,701 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 91,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2023 80,677 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 80,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,387 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 74,106 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 70,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 67,149 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 60,816 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 60,816 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,025 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 56,025 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 50,682 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 45,122 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 45,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,536 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,665 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 34,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,483 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 28,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,774 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 17,029 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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NG57 SZL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NG57 SZL, 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 NG57 SZL registered?

NG57 SZL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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