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HV08 UZO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,201 mi
Last recorded139,201 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 UZO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 139,201 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner 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 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Mar 2025 130,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 130,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam axle bushes worn / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 123,329 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rotating incorrect way (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam axle bushes worn / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 114,621 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded top and bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 114,506 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded top and bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery positive terminal loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face also signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 111,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,361 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 107,257 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 102,646 miles

Both Headlamp Lens(s) Starting to Deteriorate

Both Rear Tyre(s) Worn to 3mm Outer Edge and Centre of Tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 102,646 miles

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

Both Headlamp Lens(s) Starting to Deteriorate

Both Rear Tyre(s) Worn to 3mm Outer Edge and Centre of Tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 93,623 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 93,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,414 miles

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2017 84,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,412 miles

all brake discs corroded due to standing

Pass 11 Oct 2014 53,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,790 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,066 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 28,427 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,585 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 UZO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 UZO, 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 UZO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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