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LA08 WLH

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,512 mi
Last recorded127,512 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 WLH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 127,512 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 120,748 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 115,758 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 115,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 110,858 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 106,125 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 106,125 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,398 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 99,393 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 91,620 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,102 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,039 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 60,189 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 60,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 51,718 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 42,800 miles

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

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,041 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,991 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,087 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished (slight)

offside rear tyre perished on inner edge of tread

Fail 16 Aug 2011 26,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished (slight)

offside rear tyre perished on inner edge of tread

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 WLH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

LA08 WLH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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