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HW08 EHP

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,791 mi
Last recorded129,791 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 EHP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 129,791 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 112,988 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 104,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 96,233 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 96,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 87,514 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 87,514 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 83,544 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 78,694 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 73,244 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 70,518 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 65,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,095 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 61,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,496 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,655 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,742 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,107 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 21,107 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HW08 EHP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW08 EHP, 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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HW08 EHP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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