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BP08 SVO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

236,157 mi
Last recorded236,157 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 SVO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 236,157 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jan 2024 236,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2023 220,618 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 206,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Fail 26 Jan 2022 206,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 12 Jan 2021 192,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 192,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 175,791 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 175,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 165,615 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 165,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 149,600 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 136,070 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 116,053 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,052 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 76,874 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,521 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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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BP08 SVO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BP08 SVO, 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 BP08 SVO registered?

BP08 SVO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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