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EX08 SMU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,493 mi
Last recorded87,493 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 SMU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 87,493 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 87,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 79,869 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 79,869 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 70,523 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,156 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 65,411 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 61,205 miles

Damage on n/s of vehicle

Front brake pads wearing low

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

tyre valves perished

Fail 19 May 2018 61,199 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch trim missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Damage on n/s of vehicle

Front brake pads wearing low

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

tyre valves perished

Pass 15 May 2017 56,863 miles

both front tyre valve stems perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 13 May 2017 56,854 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyre valve stems perished

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 12 May 2016 48,993 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 48,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 42,558 miles

both rear and n/side front tyres outer walls scuffed

Pass 7 May 2014 35,483 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 15 May 2013 28,691 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 28,691 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,144 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 22,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,774 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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EX08 SMU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EX08 SMU, 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 EX08 SMU registered?

EX08 SMU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is EX08 SMU safe to buy?

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