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FG08 VUU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,423 mi
Last recorded77,423 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VUU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 77,423 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 75,513 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 75,513 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 75,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,090 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,252 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 58,821 miles

Child seat base fitted to O/S/R limiting inspection of seatbelt

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,192 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 53,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,038 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,161 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2012 27,363 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,415 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,953 miles

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

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 VUU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

FG08 VUU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FG08 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 VUU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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