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FG08 SKD

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,570 mi
Last recorded82,570 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SKD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 82,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 79,741 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear beam axle / rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear tailgate plastic cover/lamp covers damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2024 79,738 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear beam axle / rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear tailgate plastic cover/lamp covers damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2023 76,591 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front macpherson struts appear noisy at upper attachments, heard on lock to lock check

rear tailgate plastic cover/lamp covers damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2022 74,925 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 74,925 miles

Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 72,453 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 72,453 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 67,249 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 67,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,714 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,424 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 49,091 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nail near side rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 30,099 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 23,878 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 19,707 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 15,976 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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FG08 SKD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG08 SKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG08 SKD registered?

FG08 SKD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FG08 SKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 SKD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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