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J500 SHM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,803 mi
Last recorded78,803 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 SHM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 78,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 78,777 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel liner insecure

Pass 21 May 2025 76,711 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 74,040 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 74,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,249 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,758 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 66,721 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 66,721 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,847 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 62,847 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,211 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 58,205 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure centre metal hanger adrift ;exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 51,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside 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 19 Mar 2015 39,700 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 33,659 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall, starting to perish

Offside front tyre has cut in tread (not showing cords)

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 22 Feb 2014 33,659 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall, starting to perish

Offside front tyre has cut in tread (not showing cords)

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,911 miles

Advise tyre fluid out of date

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2012 23,816 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 16,992 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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J500 SHM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J500 SHM, 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 J500 SHM registered?

J500 SHM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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