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NM57 DKE

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,017 mi
Last recorded119,017 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM57 DKE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 119,017 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 118,518 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 107,920 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 107,919 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 97,230 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 97,230 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 88,028 miles

top mounts poor

Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,695 miles

osf seat tilt inop

osr tyre treads cracked 225/40/18

Fail 20 Jun 2018 76,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

osf seat tilt inop

osr tyre treads cracked 225/40/18

Fail 18 Jun 2018 76,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,326 miles

rust scaling underneath rear of the vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2017 67,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rust scaling underneath rear of the vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,851 miles

Nearside Front cut in rim saver part of the tyre

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 22 Jun 2016 57,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front cut in rim saver part of the tyre

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 36,693 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,909 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake disc's corroding on inner sides

Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,613 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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NM57 DKE 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 68.4%.

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 NM57 DKE, 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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NM57 DKE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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