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HV08 UTG

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,918 mi
Last recorded182,918 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 UTG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 182,918 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 182,908 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch sharp edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 173,051 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 163,187 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 152,481 miles

engine light on dash

o/s/f tyre close to wear limit

rear tyres slightly low + perished

slight knock on front

slight noise on steering

slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 12 Apr 2016 152,481 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light on dash

o/s/f tyre close to wear limit

rear tyres slightly low + perished

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight knock on front

slight noise on steering

slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2015 134,492 miles

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

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 134,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 115,012 miles

eml light on

Pass 8 Apr 2013 98,108 miles

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,880 miles

dipstick not fitting in tube correctly

Fail 16 Mar 2011 82,801 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,801 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 UTG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV08 UTG, 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 UTG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 April 2008.

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