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2008 HONDA CIVIC
General Information
- Registration SL08VAE
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 15 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,781 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- surface corrosion throughout under side
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 105,781 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- surface corrosion throughout under side
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
3 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,942 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,942 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,465 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
22 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 85,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
1 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,401 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2023 12 Jun 202617 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,405 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,225 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- under trays and engine covers fitted
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 77,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- under trays and engine covers fitted
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,645 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2020 12 Jun 202619 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 68,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
14 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,472 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2019 12 Jun 202616 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,887 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2018 12 Jun 202617 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,787 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Centre Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,925 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016 12 Jun 20269 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,231 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015 12 Jun 20265 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,113 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,272 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 12 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 18,272 MI
12 Jun 202610 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,869 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL08VAE was registered on 2008-03-28
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