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L8 VLK

2010 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,335 mi
Last recorded146,335 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Honda Civic69,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 VLK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 146,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 146,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 146,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 137,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.20mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on dash

Pass 7 Nov 2022 132,089 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 127,289 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 122,900 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 122,900 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

TPMS lamp illuminated indicating a low tyre pressure

Pass 26 Nov 2019 116,762 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 107,084 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 107,084 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire underneath the car (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,635 miles

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)

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 97,635 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside Front wiper blade split

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 84,228 miles

offside front brake pads getting a bit low

Fail 18 Nov 2016 84,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front brake pads getting a bit low

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,353 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 69,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 56,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L8 VLK is a 2010 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,488 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 L8 VLK, 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 16 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L8 VLK is a 2010 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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