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FM08 VZW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,317 mi
Last recorded64,317 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 VZW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 64,317 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 58,198 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 53,201 miles

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 48,111 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp

Pass 15 Jul 2022 43,921 miles

both front and rear shock absorbers damp

n/s rear tyre slightly cracked between treads

Pass 14 Jul 2021 39,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & corroded slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 39,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & corroded slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 33,958 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 33,321 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 30,716 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,845 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 25,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 22,850 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 20,232 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 18 Jul 2013 17,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 17,304 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,177 miles

nsf tyre cracking

nsr tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2011 10,656 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 VZW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

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

Is FM08 VZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 VZW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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