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FM08 TTO

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,397 mi
Last recorded138,397 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 TTO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 138,397 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 138,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 117,836 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 110,490 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 110,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 110,131 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 109,590 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 109,590 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,249 miles

all suspension component slightly corroded

under tray fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 20 Aug 2020 108,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all suspension component slightly corroded

under tray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2019 104,712 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front door corroding

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

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

exhaust corroding

fuel filler pipes corroding

suspension corroding

under-body corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2019 104,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front door corroding

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

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

exhaust corroding

fuel filler pipes corroding

suspension corroding

under-body corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2018 96,361 miles

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroding

front brake discs and pads worn low

rear brake discs and pads worn low

Fail 11 Jun 2018 96,361 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroding

front brake discs and pads worn low

rear brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,489 miles

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

rear underbody corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2017 86,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear underbody corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,813 miles

exhaust corroding

rear brake pads worn

Fail 21 Jun 2016 76,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroding

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,911 miles

exhaust rusting

Fail 22 Jun 2015 66,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rusting

Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,890 miles

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

exhaust rusting

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Jul 2013 44,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust rusting

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust rusting

front brake discs slightly worn

wiper blades spliting at ends

Fail 10 Jul 2012 34,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust rusting

wiper blades spliting at ends

Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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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FM08 TTO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FM08 TTO, 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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FM08 TTO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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