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ML08 HYF

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,904 mi
Last recorded127,904 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 HYF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 127,904 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 127,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 112,397 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 112,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2018 104,266 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 89,246 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 May 2017 89,246 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2016 67,513 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2016 67,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,489 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 48,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 39,500 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 39,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2012 33,074 miles

nearside rear view mirror insecure

Fail 7 May 2012 33,074 miles

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

nearside rear view mirror insecure

Pass 5 May 2011 27,716 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 4 May 2011 27,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

rear brake pads getting low

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 HYF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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