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LM08 UML

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,600 mi
Last recorded88,600 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 UML
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 86,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 86,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 82,850 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S - Outter Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 79,984 miles

DRIVER SIDE OUTTER PANLE DAMAGE

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,320 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S&O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around alloy wheel. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 78,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Bumper insecure Corner. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S&O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around alloy wheel. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,519 miles

offside front tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,086 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 67,086 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted nearside front brake carrier bolt is missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,483 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 61,483 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,989 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,164 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

nearside outer body seal slightly damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2016 47,164 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside outer body sill damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside outer body sill is damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,793 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,676 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,505 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 18,267 miles

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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LM08 UML is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LM08 UML, 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 LM08 UML registered?

LM08 UML is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LM08 UML shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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