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MH08 BPK

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,905 mi
Last recorded130,905 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 BPK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 130,905 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer case (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2022 119,854 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2021 108,463 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 101,716 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 99,692 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge (3mm)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge (3mm)

rear exhaust brackets missing

Fail 11 Sep 2018 99,281 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scratches in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust brackets missing

Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,158 miles

Front rub marks in windscreen not effecting vision.

Nearside light repeater dim but visible.

brake fluid on minimum.

centre/rear exhaust mounting bracket missing exhaust still supported.

engine oil on minimum

Fail 27 Oct 2017 95,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front rub marks in windscreen not effecting vision.

Nearside light repeater dim but visible.

Offside Outer position light not illuminated inner ok.

brake fluid on minimum.

centre/rear exhaust mounting bracket missing exhaust still supported.

engine oil on minimum

Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,120 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear suspension coil springs corroding

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 24 Oct 2016 89,076 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges (tread not as deep as centre) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges (tread not as deep as centre) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear suspension coil springs corroding

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,256 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 84,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake lever at caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,283 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Partial sill covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted. Floor pan covers fitted.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 78,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Partial sill covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted. Floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 71,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 62,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,094 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 52,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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MH08 BPK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MH08 BPK, 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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MH08 BPK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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