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FG08 VVA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,189 mi
Last recorded128,189 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VVA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 128,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 124,175 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 124,175 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 124,129 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 120,833 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fitted (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 116,460 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 116,460 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s &o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 111,930 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s & n/s steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 111,930 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s & n/s steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 105,978 miles

headlamps tarnished

n/s/f anti rollbar link rubber boot perishing

slight play in o/s & n/s steering arms

slight play to o/s/r & n/s/r axle bushes

Fail 16 Jul 2021 105,978 miles

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

headlamps tarnished

n/s/f anti rollbar link rubber boot perishing

slight play in o/s & n/s steering arms

slight play to o/s/r & n/s/r axle bushes

Pass 20 Jul 2020 101,839 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,916 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2018 92,408 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,050 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 86,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,999 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 59,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 51,187 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,478 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 VVA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG08 VVA, 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 FG08 VVA registered?

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

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