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LA08 ULY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,162 mi
Last recorded121,162 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 ULY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 121,162 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 107,044 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 107,044 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 99,917 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 99,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 95,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 94,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 89,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Showing Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Showing Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 84,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Showing Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Showing Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,471 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,607 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 66,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,213 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall not to cord

Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,537 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,039 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 51,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 42,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,749 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,559 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing outside edge.

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 ULY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULY, 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 ULY registered?

LA08 ULY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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