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FY08 ULO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,048 mi
Last recorded156,048 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 ULO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 156,048 miles

brake discs pitted and corroded

lots of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2018 146,917 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 133,413 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 133,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,301 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 117,267 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,269 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 102,263 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,607 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 86,607 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,103 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 74,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,488 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,320 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 ULO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY08 ULO, 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 FY08 ULO registered?

FY08 ULO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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