MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Axle fractured excessively corroded+holes (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear (axle starting to corrode)
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
underbody starting to corrode
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear axle corroded
underbody starting to corrode
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear 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))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
handbrake cover damaged slightly loose
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
handbrake cover damaged slightly loose
Nearside Rear inner surface of brake disc showing signs of corrosion
covers fitted
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear inner surface of brake disc showing signs of corrosion
covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear inner surface of brake disc showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre on 3mm ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre showing signs of cracking on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Offside side repeater lens cracked
cover missing off handbrake lever
covers fitted
Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
Offside Rear tyre low and perished
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Rear heatshield loose
covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs corroded
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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OV08 RCY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 OV08 RCY, 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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OV08 RCY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 April 2008.
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