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ML08 FHR

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,855 mi
Last recorded50,855 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 FHR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 50,855 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 49,888 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 49,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 48,508 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 48,508 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,598 miles

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

Offside Rear disc corrded

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

Rear axil corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,441 miles

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

Rear under body corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,107 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,143 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 43,135 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,781 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 37,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking not exposing ply and cords

Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,335 miles

under trays & engine trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer wall has deteraiorated

offside rear tyre has cracked but ply cord not exposed

Pass 14 Mar 2014 20,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,265 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,384 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 8,097 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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ML08 FHR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc 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 ML08 FHR, 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 ML08 FHR registered?

ML08 FHR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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