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A7 MFM

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,482 mi
Last recorded104,482 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 MFM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 104,482 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 102,182 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 97,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 93,534 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 93,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 88,247 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Aug 2021 88,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 82,874 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 77,836 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,426 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 67,426 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 56,682 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 56,661 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Side repeater (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,386 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,540 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 36,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,605 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated (cracked)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,991 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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A7 MFM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 MFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A7 MFM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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