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BA08 TMA

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,880 mi
Last recorded115,880 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA08 TMA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 115,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 106,656 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

age cracks in both rear tyres

both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly perished

both rear shocker casings corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

fuel filler pipes corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2023 106,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

age cracks in both rear tyres

both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly perished

both rear shocker casings corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

fuel filler pipes corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2022 97,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s3mm n/s2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear and o/s/f coil springs corroded

both rear shocker casings corroded

emissions too clean to receive a printout

engine covers and undertrays fitted

fuel filler pipes corroded

rust lips on all brake discs

Fail 28 Nov 2022 97,834 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s3mm n/s2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear and o/s/f coil springs corroded

both rear shocker casings corroded

emissions too clean to receive a printout

engine covers and undertrays fitted

fuel filler pipes corroded

rust lips on all brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,184 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front and rear number plates poor

n/s/f and both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f and both rear shocker casings corroded

rust lips on front brake discs

slight play in n/s inner rack arm

Fail 24 Nov 2020 87,184 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front and rear number plates poor

n/s/f and both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f and both rear shocker casings corroded

rust lips on front brake discs

slight play in n/s inner rack arm

Pass 22 Nov 2019 83,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 83,699 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 77,962 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Fail 13 Sep 2018 77,962 miles

Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

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

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,384 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,208 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 51,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 46,298 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,666 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 34,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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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BA08 TMA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BA08 TMA, 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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BA08 TMA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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