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GP08 TFA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,064 mi
Last recorded131,064 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 TFA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 131,064 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 130,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 123,449 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 114,261 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 111,818 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 104,680 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 104,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 88,260 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 78,779 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear small cut in tyre sidewall

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 30 May 2017 71,591 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 68,437 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 68,435 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 65,953 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 51,539 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 40,381 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 40,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2012 26,013 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 20,640 miles

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

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

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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GP08 TFA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GP08 TFA, 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 GP08 TFA registered?

GP08 TFA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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