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LA08 SGY

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,891 mi
Last recorded171,891 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 SGY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 171,891 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 170,342 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 167,541 miles

Coil spring corroded offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 167,541 miles

Coil spring corroded offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 165,863 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorbers casings corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 164,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 163,372 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 159,485 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 152,742 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 149,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is feathering inner edge

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jul 2015 145,918 miles

rear tyres feathered slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2014 140,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some damage to o/s front outer tyre wall

Fail 12 Jul 2014 140,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some damage to o/s front outer tyre wall

Fail 12 Jul 2013 122,908 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 122,908 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 101,431 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 80,063 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 SGY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SGY, 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 SGY registered?

LA08 SGY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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