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FP08 OAE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,188 mi
Last recorded128,188 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 OAE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 128,188 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various point of corossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 122,793 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 116,591 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 109,611 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both N/S and O/S clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 109,588 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 108,397 miles

front wishbone bushes worn & perished

headlamps tarnished

n/s/f tyre & both rear tyres on legal limit

rear axle bushes worn & split

rear brake balance

rear brake discs worn & corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Feb 2020 104,616 miles

Both rear axel bushes perishing and weak

Both rear tyres perishing and worn low

o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms slight play

Fail 12 Feb 2020 104,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear axel bushes perishing and weak

Both rear tyres perishing and worn low

o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2019 100,507 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 100,507 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 98,001 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 97,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2017 95,103 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 92,867 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 90,332 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 75,601 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 58,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2012 48,853 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 48,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres close to limit 225/45/17/91w

Pass 5 May 2011 39,150 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 OAE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP08 OAE, 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 OAE registered?

FP08 OAE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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