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HV08 UMG

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,405 mi
Last recorded134,405 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 UMG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 134,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 130,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 126,909 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

oil leaK

Pass 8 Jun 2023 119,410 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear bumper damaged off side section

under-side has body trims restricting inspection of some components

Pass 5 Apr 2023 117,815 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear bumper damaged off side section

Fail 5 Apr 2023 117,813 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

rear bumper damaged off side section

Offside Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 111,418 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear bumper and body panel damaged off side section

under-side has body trims restricting inspection of some components

Pass 30 Apr 2021 106,529 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 101,969 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle under side has body trims restricting inspection of some components

Fail 6 May 2020 101,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

vehicle under side has body trims restricting inspection of some components

Pass 10 May 2019 95,050 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 88,720 miles

vehicle under-side has body trims restricting inspection of some components

Pass 10 May 2017 79,542 miles

Nearside Front tyre and wheel damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

vehicle under-side has body shield restricting inspection of some components

Pass 4 May 2016 69,807 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear (3.6.B.4d)

engine bay and vehicle under-side has body trims restricting inspection of some components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side rear flexi brake hose ferrules has surface corrosion

front brake pads worn low

Fail 28 Apr 2015 61,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side rear flexi brake hose ferrules has surface corrosion

front brake pads worn low

Pass 7 May 2014 50,567 miles

both side rear flexible brake hose ferrules has surface corrosion

near side mirror housing damaged

prescribed area components obscured by floor under tray

rear bumper damaged off side section

Pass 9 May 2013 40,823 miles

both side outer sill has cosmatic cover

centre floor under-tray restricting view

near side door mirror houseing damaged

near side front tyre worn low on tread inner edge

near side rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,309 miles

both rear brake disc poor condition

near side mirror housing damaged

rear bumper damaged off side section

Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,204 miles

both side front tyres worn low on tread close to legel minimum 1.6mm

both side rear brake disc poor condition

near side mirror houseing damaged

rear bumper damaged off side section

vehicle floor under-tray restricting view

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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HV08 UMG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HV08 UMG, 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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HV08 UMG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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