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MV08 FKP

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,986 mi
Last recorded114,986 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 FKP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 114,986 miles

Under trays fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 113,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge - approx 2mm - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread - worn on outside edge - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 110,816 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 110,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor patern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 107,796 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured loose cables above the clutch pedal. (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 107,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no dip pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured loose cables above the clutch pedal. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 103,391 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 103,391 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 99,098 miles

front number plate in poor condition

light exhaust blow

Fail 3 Sep 2020 99,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate in poor condition

light exhaust blow

Pass 30 May 2019 93,299 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 93,299 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 88,065 miles

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

offside rear brake has light bind and inner pad wearing thin

Pass 25 May 2017 76,582 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 70,147 miles

light exhaust blow at flex

rear exhaust hanger corroded and burst off

Fail 23 May 2016 70,147 miles

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

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

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

light exhaust blow at flex

rear exhaust hanger corroded and burst off

Pass 22 May 2015 61,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2015 61,097 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust heatshield insicure

Pass 24 May 2014 51,223 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 44,448 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,970 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 27,279 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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MV08 FKP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FKP, 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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MV08 FKP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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