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HV08 UPL

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,392 mi
Last recorded158,392 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 UPL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 158,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 152,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 152,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 147,230 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 147,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 140,851 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - poor patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

some light corrosion to under-body

Pass 10 Nov 2020 135,006 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2mm across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 124,851 miles

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

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 4 May 2018 116,401 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 108,932 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 8 May 2015 100,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2015 100,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 89,787 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 81,534 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,449 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,194 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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HV08 UPL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UPL, 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 HV08 UPL registered?

HV08 UPL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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