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MT08 BWY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,621 mi
Last recorded148,621 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 BWY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 148,621 miles

both sides rear inner sills covered with heavily sealant

vehicle rear underbody & rear suspensions components covered with heavily sealant

Pass 23 Oct 2024 140,994 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 131,472 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 121,502 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 121,502 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 119,220 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 119,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 116,696 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 111,491 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,525 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,021 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 78,258 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 78,258 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 67,297 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 59,016 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 58,945 miles

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

All tyre pressures were very low

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2013 53,218 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

offside rear and nearside rear brake disc inner faces slightly rusted

Pass 8 May 2012 43,469 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 34,133 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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MT08 BWY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT08 BWY, 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 MT08 BWY registered?

MT08 BWY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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