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FV08 YFM

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,343 mi
Last recorded110,343 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YFM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 110,343 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 110,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 103,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 98,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 3mm/multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres on 3mm/cracking in tread

Pass 24 Nov 2018 94,536 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 94,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,406 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 85,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,805 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 63,552 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,343 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 41,890 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 37,591 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 29,421 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,916 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 YFM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FV08 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

FV08 YFM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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