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M500 ALG

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,421 mi
Last recorded66,421 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 ALG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 66,421 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 66,295 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 66,194 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 65,975 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 65,696 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 65,696 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,325 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,703 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 63,469 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,039 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,931 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 55,931 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

1 o/s/r exhaust mounting bracket broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,984 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,992 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,346 miles

near side front tyre has punture repair on side wall

offsdie front tyre has cut on inner side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,963 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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M500 ALG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M500 ALG, 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 M500 ALG registered?

M500 ALG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is M500 ALG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 ALG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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