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FP08 LAO

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,913 mi
Last recorded108,913 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 LAO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 108,913 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 94,307 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,933 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 89,933 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,700 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 86,697 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSA lamp (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 74,530 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,687 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 69,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 13 Jul 2016 65,046 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both have age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 65,042 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both have age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,237 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 14 Jul 2015 60,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,362 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 52,362 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,516 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 41,116 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,190 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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FP08 LAO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP08 LAO, 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 FP08 LAO registered?

FP08 LAO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is FP08 LAO safe to buy?

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