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LA08 UMB

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,448 mi
Last recorded195,448 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 UMB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 195,448 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS&OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 183,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 183,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 176,462 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 169,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 169,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 162,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 154,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake lever button cover insecure

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2018 154,414 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

parking brake lever button cover insecure

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 145,051 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 136,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 117,564 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,618 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 75,826 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,701 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 43,701 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)

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 UMB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UMB, 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 UMB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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