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FM08 SZX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,444 mi
Last recorded107,444 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 SZX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 107,444 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2024 105,199 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak from rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 105,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak from rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 102,118 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 92,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 18 Jan 2023 92,380 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front caliper slightly damp

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken/adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake lever travel very high

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,937 miles

handbrake lever travel very high

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking , wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 82,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2021 82,635 miles

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

Handbrake travel very high

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,101 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,784 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,750 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,529 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f 2.3mm o/s/f 2.35 (225/40r18) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,136 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,283 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 49,283 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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 22 Jul 2014 27,903 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,608 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,178 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,927 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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FM08 SZX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM08 SZX, 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 FM08 SZX registered?

FM08 SZX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is FM08 SZX safe to buy?

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