MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle fault in o/s rear caliper (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seats fitted to the nearside rear and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts
Front brake discs worn
Offside rear tyre stepping on shoulders
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seats fitted to the nearside rear and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts
Front brake discs worn
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside rear tyre stepping on shoulders
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front wing outer trim missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front wing outer trim missing
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear b/pads wearing thin
slight play osr beam bush
emmisions to clean to test
front b/pads wearing thin
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MV08 BYS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MV08 BYS, 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 MV08 BYS registered?
MV08 BYS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 March 2008.
Is MV08 BYS safe to buy?
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