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FA08 GPV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,165 mi
Last recorded113,165 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 GPV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,165 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 112,159 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 111,713 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 109,469 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 109,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,702 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 94,785 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 79,426 miles

Offside Front tyre minor damage to outer side wall

Fail 16 May 2018 79,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall damaged in various places (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort nothing (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort nothing (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear discs need replacing (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nothing (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre minor damage to outer side wall

front brake discs very rusty and pads low.

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,923 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,221 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 69,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 62,835 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 56,238 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,238 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,552 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,400 miles

slight insecurity on idicator switch, have attempted to tighten

Fail 10 Feb 2014 49,400 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,035 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,038 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,691 miles

Front brake pads worn

Rear brake discs worn

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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FA08 GPV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FA08 GPV, 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 FA08 GPV registered?

FA08 GPV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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