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FY08 UKT

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,876 mi
Last recorded95,876 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 UKT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 95,876 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 95,876 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 94,546 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 92,504 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 92,502 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 91,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 91,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 88,433 miles

Front both front tyres wearing to inner edge / tyres on 4.mm to 3.mm 205 / 55 / 16

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2021 86,551 miles

n/s/f inner wing plastic inner wing insecure

scratches on paint work

slight cracking developing on both rear tyres between treads

slight dampness on o/s/f shocker / strut

underside / steering / suspension / braking cfomponents all areas showing general corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2021 86,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault a.b.s / v.s.a warning lights on dash (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split / smearing screen 23" / 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f inner wing plastic inner wing insecure

scratches on paint work

slight cracking developing on both rear tyres between treads

slight dampness on o/s/f shocker / strut

underside / steering / suspension / braking cfomponents all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2020 84,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light oil misting . (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 80,428 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 78,249 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 78,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked / perished / splitting to cords 205 / 55 / 16 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limits / worn on edges / loosing tread pattern / strong advise to replace 205 / 55 / 16

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,084 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade deteriorated.

stonechip in windscreen.

Pass 1 May 2015 61,517 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn & perishing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,030 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,542 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,419 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 15,231 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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FY08 UKT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FY08 UKT, 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 FY08 UKT registered?

FY08 UKT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FY08 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 UKT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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