MOT Status
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119,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced faded no patern (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (a))
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))
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
both front head light faded
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
front headlights faded
front head lights faded
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
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rubbing on backplate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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
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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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