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2008 HONDA CIVIC
General Information
- Registration FE08SWO
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1339cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,294 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2025 4 Jun 202615 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,031 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2024 4 Jun 202610 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,810 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front offside and nearside slight play detected in steering rack area
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 82,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front offside and nearside slight play detected in steering rack area
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,891 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2022 4 Jun 202616 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 71,301 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2021 4 Jun 202617 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,330 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2020 4 Jun 202618 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,656 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2019 4 Jun 202619 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,429 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2018 4 Jun 202619 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,429 MI
4 Jun 202620 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,967 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2017 4 Jun 202618 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,931 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
18 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,540 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2015 4 Jun 202617 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,067 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2014 4 Jun 202631 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,768 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2013 4 Jun 202615 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,653 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 4 Jun 202614 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,097 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 4 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FE08SWO was registered on 2008-03-01
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