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LA08 HMZ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,059 mi
Last recorded95,059 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 HMZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 95,059 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 85,135 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 85,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 77,272 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 77,272 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Sep 2021 57,656 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 54,242 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2020 54,242 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 48,804 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 48,011 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 48,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 45,598 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 42,940 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on corner

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,406 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on corner

Fail 21 Jul 2016 40,406 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal rubber worn on corner

Pass 27 Jul 2015 37,809 miles

ns front tyre worn low and outer sidewall perished

outer sidewall of os front tyre perished

some perishing to inner sidewall of ns rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,529 miles

both front tyre outer sidewalls perished

corrosion to inside edge of os rear brake disc

some perishing to inner sidewall of ns rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,302 miles

slight perishing to inner sidewall of ns rear tyre

some corrosion to inside of os rear brake disc

some perishing to outer sidewall of os front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2012 30,935 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,727 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ns rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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 HMZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA08 HMZ registered?

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

Is LA08 HMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 HMZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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