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MT08 UWG

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,249 mi
Last recorded146,249 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 UWG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 146,249 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured by bush mounting holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn edges low outer edge on limit and perished

Offside Front ture worn edges low outer edge and perished

inner sills corroding, sill kit fitted

rear axle corroded

rear lower spring cups corroded

rear shock lower bush's perished

Pass 29 Feb 2024 144,739 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn edges low outer edge and perished

rear lower spring cups corroding

rear shock lower bush's worn and split

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 2 Mar 2023 143,509 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 139,199 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 139,183 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 131,716 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

headlamps deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2021 131,716 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

headlamps deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2020 127,834 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 127,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 121,167 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 114,237 miles

Covers and shields fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 110,028 miles

All tyre valves starting to crack.

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 110,027 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

All tyre valves starting to crack.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,850 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 97,850 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,455 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 73,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,138 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,802 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,557 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 34,109 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 UWG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT08 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

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

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