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BP08 SVU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,594 mi
Last recorded96,594 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 SVU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 96,594 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f wheel arch taped to secure arch trim

Pass 24 May 2024 94,605 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f wheel arch taped to secure arch trim

undertray fitted

Pass 23 May 2023 92,371 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consoles (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mud guard missing

Offside Front wheel arched taped too secure arch trim

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2022 89,751 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 29 May 2021 86,496 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,342 miles

general corrosion underbody

Fail 14 Jun 2019 82,342 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,333 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,457 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 68,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake disc slightly scorned. Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 5 Jul 2014 68,216 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake disc slightly scorned. Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 50,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,467 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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BP08 SVU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

BP08 SVU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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