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SW08KGO
2008 HONDA CIVIC
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2204cc
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- Registration SW08KGO
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2204cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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143 Total Defects Recorded
4 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 169,210 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear under body & inner sills are heavily corroded
- Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection
- Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
- Front & Rear coil springs are corroded
- Front Sub-frame & all the suspension components are corroded
- Front brake pipes & ferrules are corroded , covered in chassis black
- Headlamp lens are slightly defective Both sides have a poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater insecure Mirror cap cracked / broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame & all the suspension components are corroded
- Rear brake pipes & ferrules are corroded , covered in chassis black
31 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 169,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
- Rear under body & inner sills are heavily corroded
- Rear brake pipes & ferrules are corroded , covered in chassis black
- Rear Sub-frame & all the suspension components are corroded
- Offside Side repeater insecure Mirror cap cracked / broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- Front Sub-frame & all the suspension components are corroded
- Front & Rear coil springs are corroded
- Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection
- Headlamp lens are slightly defective Both sides have a poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front brake pipes & ferrules are corroded , covered in chassis black
3 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,958 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp lens are slightly defective Both sides have a poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Under body , inner & outer sills are corroded , covered in chassis black
- Rear brake pipes & ferrules are corroded , covered in chassis black
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater insecure Mirror cap cracked / broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside rear door is slightly stiff to open
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front & Rear coil springs are corroded
- Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
- Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection
3 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 165,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
- Front & Rear coil springs are corroded
- Under body , inner & outer sills are corroded , covered in chassis black
- Rear brake pipes & ferrules are corroded , covered in chassis black
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater insecure Mirror cap cracked / broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection
- Nearside rear door is slightly stiff to open
- Headlamp lens are slightly defective Both sides have a poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 165,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Boot floor has heavy corrosion & a repair has been carried out Dangerous
- Floor pan support braces heavy corrosion Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both units have a poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater insecure Mirror cap broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))
13 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 156,735 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear floors under seat mountings: strengthening ribs are perforated. Also corrosion near axle mounts, rear upper chassis rails and floors, sill rears, also boot floor crossmember is heavily corroded and perforated. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Cooler pack lower crossmember is heavily corroded. Non structural.
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper floor crossmember, nearside, not perforated. Within 30cm of spring upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak Excessive. ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Poorly fitted and chafing on rear axle. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 156,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall has a small deep cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear height sensor is incomplete and seized. No corresponding bracket on axle. Front sensor arm has had a temporary repair which is currently functioning. (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation Lagging up to 53%. (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheelarch liner insecure. (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Parking brake actuating lever on caliper. (1.1.15 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Lagging up to 46% (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper floor crossmember, offside perforated. Within 30cm of spring upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak Excessive. ()
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear floors under seat mountings: strengthening ribs are perforated. Also corrosion near axle mounts, rear upper chassis rails and floors, sill rears, also boot floor crossmember is heavily corroded and perforated. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% imbalance biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper floor crossmember, nearside, not perforated. Within 30cm of spring upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge. ()
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure. (1.6 (d))
- Cooler pack lower crossmember is heavily corroded. Non structural.
- Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% imbalance recorded. biased to nearside. Offside not locking at full effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Poorly fitted and chafing on rear axle. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,087 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
22 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,849 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front small chip in windscreen.
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,262 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2021 11 Jun 202621 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 114,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- N/S handbrake performance poor Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure At outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- N/S under tray insecure at front section
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,431 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
21 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,782 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2019 11 Jun 202621 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,973 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2018 11 Jun 202617 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
14 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,547 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2017 11 Jun 20266 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,695 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2016 11 Jun 20266 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,859 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015 11 Jun 202622 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,636 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2014 11 Jun 202630 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,680 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2013 11 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,607 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,607 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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