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2008 HONDA CIVIC
General Information
- Registration SW08KMV
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2204cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury radiator mounting severely corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,218 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Radiator cross member corroded
- Undertrays fitted obscuring view
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,056 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,611 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2021 11 Jun 202625 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,754 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heat shield loose
15 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust heat shield loose
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,125 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,381 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2017 11 Jun 202620 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
2 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,756 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,812 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,028 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,604 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,498 MI
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SW08KMV was registered on 2008-06-09
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