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BG08 UKM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,570 mi
Last recorded128,570 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UKM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 128,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 128,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/5017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 118,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 105,592 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 98,562 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 98,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,956 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 86,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and scalloping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 86,707 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/4517 slick (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and scalloping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc shows signs of overheating

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2016 57,650 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre perished & cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 46,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre perished & cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 36,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,366 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,407 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 21,287 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 16,821 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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BG08 UKM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG08 UKM, 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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BG08 UKM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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