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NH57 FKR

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,587 mi
Last recorded101,587 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 FKR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 101,587 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 101,586 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 95,257 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,825 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 88,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 84,325 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,611 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 79,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,759 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 74,759 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 74,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,376 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Fail 7 Jan 2019 69,337 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 63,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,882 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 57,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,501 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,066 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 45,066 miles

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

nearside front Tyre bald on inner edge

offside front Tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,336 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 18,566 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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NH57 FKR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NH57 FKR, 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 NH57 FKR registered?

NH57 FKR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is NH57 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH57 FKR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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