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MF08 BYA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,958 mi
Last recorded129,958 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 BYA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 129,958 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 129,593 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 129,182 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 128,842 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 128,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 57,900 miles

Dash fault intermittent

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 57,514 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 57,514 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,711 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,442 miles

Front brake discs have surface rust

Nearside Front tyre pressure valve deteriorated

Offside Front tyre pressure valve deteriorated

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs have surface rust

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,840 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre valve showing deterioration

Offside Front stone chip damage ( lower screen)

Offside Front tyre valve showing deterioration

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,876 miles

front road wheels , valves showing deterioration

off side front tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,896 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,299 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking

offside inner brake light inop

Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,450 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking.

offside wiper blade smearing.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,256 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside inner brake light inop.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,889 miles

protective covers fitted under car not allowing a full inspection

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 1 Mar 2011 19,889 miles

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

protective covers fitted under car not allowing a full inspection

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

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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MF08 BYA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black 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 MF08 BYA, 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 MF08 BYA registered?

MF08 BYA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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