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OE57 ZPU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,746 mi
Last recorded135,746 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 ZPU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 135,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underside surface corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2025 135,745 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2024 133,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2019 130,909 miles

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

small cut to o/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 28 Jan 2019 130,909 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

small cut to o/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 31 Jan 2018 121,149 miles

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2017 110,377 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 110,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 89,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,681 miles

front tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 12 Feb 2014 80,681 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 12 Feb 2013 88,342 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,727 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,109 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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OE57 ZPU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE57 ZPU, 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 OE57 ZPU registered?

OE57 ZPU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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