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RU08 SAM

2010 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,128 mi
Last recorded115,128 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Honda Civic69,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU08 SAM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 115,128 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 109,666 miles

Offside Front tyre has heavy cracking around tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy cracking around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 109,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre has heavy cracking around tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy cracking around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 104,929 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 98,258 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 91,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 83,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 79,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,815 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,254 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,172 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,947 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,352 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,061 miles

Advise that he n/s/r tyre is wearing close to the legal limit.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,306 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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RU08 SAM is a 2010 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2010 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RU08 SAM, 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 16 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RU08 SAM registered?

RU08 SAM is a 2010 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is RU08 SAM safe to buy?

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