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MV08 JHA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,028 mi
Last recorded140,028 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 JHA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,028 miles

front bumper damaged both sides

Pass 5 Apr 2018 134,591 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 134,591 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 129,967 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres outer shoulders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wear marks in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 129,967 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres outer shoulders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wear marks in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 124,805 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust connection corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2016 124,805 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust connection corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 117,452 miles

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)

body has slight corrosion

brake pipe unions slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2015 117,452 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

body has slight corrosion

brake pipe unions slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 113,175 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 104,881 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 104,881 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 96,409 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Fail 6 Dec 2011 96,409 miles

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

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,545 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 79,544 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JHA 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 56.3%.

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 JHA, 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 JHA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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