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LA08 LWV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,760 mi
Last recorded145,760 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 LWV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 145,760 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 145,589 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 139,679 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 139,679 miles

Sub-frame has an unsafe modification sub frame bent and both bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 134,888 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 134,888 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2020 130,893 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 130,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 119,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2018 109,682 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 109,682 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 102,742 miles

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

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

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

uneven wear on n/s/r inner side tyre and n/s/f inner side

Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,524 miles

condition of hand brake lever

Fail 21 Jul 2015 95,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of hand brake lever

Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,737 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,541 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r M + S TYRES fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,876 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,181 miles

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

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 LWV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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