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LE08 HVW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

203,874 mi
Last recorded203,874 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE08 HVW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 203,874 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 203,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 195,522 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective STRONG ADVISE both head lamps misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 184,810 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))

both front headlights misting

Pass 24 Aug 2022 169,178 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 153,240 miles

Front tyre tread depth wearing low and outer edge wearing nearside/offside

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 144,293 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted

rear springs corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 19 Aug 2020 144,293 miles

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

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

n/s/r child seat fitted

rear springs corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2019 137,420 miles

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 121,455 miles

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

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

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

Under Try Fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 110,408 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 110,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working inner (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 93,333 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 792,263 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,979 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 58,918 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 58,853 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,778 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 35,766 miles

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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LE08 HVW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LE08 HVW, 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 LE08 HVW registered?

LE08 HVW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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