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2008 HONDA CIVIC
General Information
- Registration SW08ORU
- Manufacturer HONDA
- Model CIVIC
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2204cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,520 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Under body corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
6 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 122,520 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Under body corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
6 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,825 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Under body corrosion
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
5 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Under body corrosion
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,650 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Under body corrosion
26 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under body corrosion
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust system corroded
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,324 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Age related corrosion
11 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,361 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Age related corrosion
- Both rear shocks and springs are corroded
24 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,249 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to rear chassis and underside
- all brake backplates corroded
- Nearside Front Upper strutt bearing slightly noisy
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,906 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads approx 3mm (3.5.1g)
- slight corrosion on all brake faces
4 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads approx 3mm (3.5.1g)
- slight corrosion on all brake faces
14 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,070 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,922 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
17 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,815 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2016 12 Jun 202617 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,223 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2015 12 Jun 202617 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
16 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,664 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,094 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,830 MI
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SW08ORU was registered on 2008-06-27
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