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MW08 FWT

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,067 mi
Last recorded108,067 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 FWT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 108,067 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,305 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 94,950 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 87,831 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 87,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid LOW PRESSURE (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working SIDE LIUGHT BULB NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 81,537 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 31 Jan 2019 81,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened EXCESS CORRODED ON FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened EXCESS CORRODED ON FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,402 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 69,989 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 69,989 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,154 miles

hand brake lever handle broken

Fail 13 Jul 2016 67,154 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18092w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hand brake lever handle broken

Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,384 miles

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

possible front brake pads clicking

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,990 miles

rear tyres showing slight cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,644 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 33,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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MW08 FWT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MW08 FWT, 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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MW08 FWT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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