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LA08 FPT

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,899 mi
Last recorded134,899 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 FPT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 134,899 miles

Gear Box Oil Leak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle Has General Corrosion From Underneath

Pass 11 May 2025 129,101 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front to rear general corrosion underneath

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

Pass 24 May 2024 125,495 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside Sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 125,495 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside Sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 122,485 miles

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 122,485 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 114,659 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 106,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Pass 19 Aug 2020 96,597 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but has no sharp edges

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2020 96,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth slit (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,331 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 80,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 80,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,170 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,284 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 43,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,266 miles

Small stone chips to windshield

Suspect slow puncture to n/s/r tyre

Wipers starting to split at the ends

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 FPT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA08 FPT, 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 LA08 FPT registered?

LA08 FPT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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