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FH08 UAL

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,039 mi
Last recorded138,039 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 UAL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 138,039 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 132,088 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 125,648 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 120,486 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,142 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 109,475 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 104,641 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 104,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,001 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2019 98,001 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 90,596 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 90,595 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,529 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,469 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 78,469 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,847 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,536 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,532 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)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 52,180 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,180 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,144 miles

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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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FH08 UAL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FH08 UAL, 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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FH08 UAL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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