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FV08 OWY

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,412 mi
Last recorded119,412 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 OWY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 119,412 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 119,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced faded no patern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 118,726 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 118,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 117,629 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 117,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced head light faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective head light faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2022 112,449 miles

both front head light faded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 110,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front headlights faded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,982 miles

front head lights faded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 109,979 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front head lights faded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 106,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rubbing on backplate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 106,826 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and support missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rubbing on backplate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 97,593 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 88,941 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,188 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 81,127 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2015 64,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,671 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,643 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,191 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,165 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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FV08 OWY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV08 OWY, 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 FV08 OWY registered?

FV08 OWY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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