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FE08 SWK

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,049 mi
Last recorded89,049 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 SWK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 89,049 miles

Front Door Handle both Nearside/Offside plastic covers missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper Slightly insecure

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing/plastic (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 89,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper Slightly insecure

Front Door Handle both Nearside/Offside plastic covers missing

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing/plastic (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 89,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall/edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge/outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Door Handle both Nearside/Offside plastic covers missing

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing/plastic (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 84,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear - both - slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned pre accident - slight play (2.1.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn - required soon (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed driver door handle loose - outer plastic missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged plastic damaged - loose - tape repaired ()

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly brakes require slight attention (1.3.1 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights offside high limit ()

Fail 18 Aug 2018 84,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear - both - slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted replaced (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure damaged - replaced (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned pre accident - slight play (2.1.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn - required soon (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed driver door handle loose - outer plastic missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged plastic damaged - loose - tape repaired ()

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly brakes require slight attention (1.3.1 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights offside high limit ()

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,121 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush worn linkage - pivot - bush - slight both worn (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged plastic damaged - taped ()

Outer plastic trims / under trays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 75,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush worn linkage - pivot - bush - slight both worn (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp - and number plate light dim (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged plastic damaged - taped ()

Outer plastic trims / under trays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement - ( worn / cracked / movement ) (2.5.A.1a)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,253 miles

Centre Rear + front wipers / jets (both )

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside ( both ) (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + rear ( required soon ) (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener - ( indicator - wiper / stalk broken -working ) ()

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

Offside Front 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 requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack inner / outer parts / components ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside ( both ) (2.6.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,235 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 64,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

cannot see rear brake pads to assess wear

Fail 2 Jun 2014 56,085 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

cannot see rear brake pads to assess wear

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 34,205 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,156 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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FE08 SWK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE08 SWK, 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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FE08 SWK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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