MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE --- CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE --- CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Completely detached. (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Engine oil level low.
Front Bumper is loose but unlikely to become detached.
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play in the pin. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield is insecure .
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S rear dust cover fouling disc.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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LA08 DCU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LA08 DCU, 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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LA08 DCU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 July 2008.
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