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NH57 KZW

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,484 mi
Last recorded129,484 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 129,484 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 127,771 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 125,300 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 119,875 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 116,399 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 110,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2021 110,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2020 102,944 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,817 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2019 91,817 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays And Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 78,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays And Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,671 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,680 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 56,630 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 48,377 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiper blades are starting to perish

Pass 26 Jan 2013 39,723 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 30,496 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 21,622 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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NH57 KZW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NH57 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

NH57 KZW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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