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MT08 UWF

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,618 mi
Last recorded162,618 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 UWF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 162,618 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 161,726 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 161,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 160,676 miles

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

rear axle coroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 159,241 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 158,373 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 157,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 155,871 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 153,242 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 153,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 145,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 132,787 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 114,609 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 114,609 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 97,829 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 80,124 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,405 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 57,101 miles

UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

Pass 21 May 2011 42,582 miles

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

UNABLE TO TEST SOME SUSPENSION/STEERING/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

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 UWF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel 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 MT08 UWF, 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 UWF registered?

MT08 UWF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for MT08 UWF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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