2008 Honda Civic 1.3L Hybrid electric · RF57 VTM
2008 Honda Civic (1.3L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 155,199 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF57 VTM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 155,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF57 VTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (RF57 VTM) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RF57 VTM Mileage History
- 22/11/2023129,635 mi
- 24/11/2023129,802 mi+167 mi
- 09/12/2024145,546 mi+15,744 mi
- 09/12/2024145,546 mi
- 08/12/2025155,199 mi+9,653 mi
Average of roughly 12,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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