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FE08 SWX

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,825 mi
Last recorded161,825 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 SWX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 161,825 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

undertray slightly loose but secure

Pass 11 Jul 2025 152,995 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 141,284 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Replacement recommended (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 141,284 miles

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

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Replacement recommended (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 126,589 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 110,456 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear su frames,all suspension and all brake components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit....Replacement recommended (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Replacement recommended (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 97,276 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 89,756 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 89,756 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 82,588 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,989 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,783 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 67,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,106 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,848 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2013 35,431 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,568 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 29,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,028 miles

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

both ft tyres wearing on the edges.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 22,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SWX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FE08 SWX, 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 FE08 SWX registered?

FE08 SWX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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