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HONDA CIVIC2008 · 1.8L PETROL

SD08 AAK

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 119,509 miles recorded, this RED 2008 HONDA CIVIC runs on PETROL with a 1799cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 16/03/2024
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1799cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent history of passing despite intermittent failures. The most recent test on 17 March 2023 at 119,509 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure just six miles prior. This suggests that while minor issues were identified during the testing, they were immediately rectified to meet compliance standards, indicating a proactive approach to maintenance regarding MOT-related requirements. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between August 2021 at 110,933 miles and June 2022 at 115,349 miles, the car covered roughly 4,400 miles. The interval between the June 2022 test and the March 2023 test saw another 4,200 miles driven. This low annual usage typically reduces the mechanical strain on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can occasionally lead to the degradation of rubber seals and fluid age. Given the lack of recorded adviseories in the recent history, a buyer should still focus a physical inspection on structural integrity and age components. On a 2008 Honda way, corrosion in the sills, rear artwork arches, and floor pans is a common concern that may not always manifest until significant. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or fatigue, as low mileage does not prevent rubber components from hardening over decades. Checking the braking system for binding calipers or uneven wear is also prudent to ensure the failures noted in 2022 and 2023 were fully resolved rather than recurring mechanical symptoms.

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35
/ 100 · Poor

Public record health check: Poor.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent history of passing despite intermittent failures. The most recent test on 17 March 2023 at 119,509 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure just six miles prior. This suggests that while minor issues were identified during the testing, they were immediately rectified to meet compliance standards, indicating a proactive approach to maintenance regarding MOT-related requirements. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between August 2021 at 110,933 miles and June 2022 at 115,349 miles, the car covered roughly 4,400 miles. The interval between the June 2022 test and the March 2023 test saw another 4,200 miles driven. This low annual usage typically reduces the mechanical strain on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can occasionally lead to the degradation of rubber seals and fluid age. Given the lack of recorded adviseories in the recent history, a buyer should still focus a physical inspection on structural integrity and age components. On a 2008 Honda way, corrosion in the sills, rear artwork arches, and floor pans is a common concern that may not always manifest until significant. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or fatigue, as low mileage does not prevent rubber components from hardening over decades. Checking the braking system for binding calipers or uneven wear is also prudent to ensure the failures noted in 2022 and 2023 were fully resolved rather than recurring mechanical symptoms.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2008 Honda Civic (SD08 AAK) has a recorded MOT history spanning from August 2021 to March 2023, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 26 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 8 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Front Body component likely to become detached emblem/grill (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door handle damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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PASS
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ADVISORY