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MW08 VGM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,423 mi
Last recorded97,423 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 VGM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 97,423 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 92,326 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 92,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 83,628 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 83,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,095 miles

park lever broken but working satisfactory for test

Fail 13 Mar 2018 73,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

park lever broken but working satisfactory for test

Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,168 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,898 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,705 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2013 23,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 23,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,123 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,202 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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MW08 VGM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MW08 VGM, 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 MW08 VGM registered?

MW08 VGM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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