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FP08 YYL

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,340 mi
Last recorded182,340 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 YYL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 182,340 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 182,334 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axle corroded around trailing arm bushes (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 176,341 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 176,337 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 169,227 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 169,225 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 164,302 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 164,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 157,170 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 153,593 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 153,776 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 141,357 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 141,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 135,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 122,767 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 122,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 109,666 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 109,666 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 87,852 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 55,084 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 18 Apr 2013 49,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,177 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,895 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 YYL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

FP08 YYL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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