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LA08 FPG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,490 mi
Last recorded121,490 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 FPG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 121,490 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 121,490 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 11,889 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 108,265 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 108,265 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 100,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 100,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 92,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and brake rear discs slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,462 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 73,871 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 65,540 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 65,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,863 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre on 3mm in centre of tread

n/s/r brake discs lipped + scored on faces + has got hot

o/s/f tyre on 3mm in centre on tread

o/s/r brake discs lipped + scored on faces + has got hot

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear brakes slightly binding

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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LA08 FPG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FPG, 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 FPG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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