MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))
heavy corrosion to undersides front and rear suspension components and rear axle badly corroded
undertrays fitted
Both sides front
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
O/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edges
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear axle corroded
Rear exhaust joint corroded and weak
undertrays fitted
Front and rear discs worn pads appear ok
N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front and slight knock from steering ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
undertrays fiitted
O/S/F wing mirror slightly insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front wishbone rear bushes
knock from steering
rear ex joint corroded
rear no plate delaminated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both sides front wishbone rear bushes splitting
light knock from steering
o/s front position light dim
o/s front tyre getting low in tread
rear exhaust joint corroded
rear service brake imbalance only just met o/s slow
under trays and sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both sides front wishbone rear bushes splitting
light knock from steering
o/s front position light dim
o/s front tyre getting low in tread
rear exhaust joint corroded
rear service brake imbalance only just met o/s slow
under trays and sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted and engine covers fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted and engine covers fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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GL08 VCW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 GL08 VCW, 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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GL08 VCW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 2008.
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