2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · FE08 VFL
2008 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 144,740 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE08 VFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 144,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE08 VFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (FE08 VFL) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system insecure mouting broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
FE08 VFL Mileage History
- 11/02/2022116,017 mi
- 12/02/2022116,022 mi+5 mi
- 23/02/2023132,425 mi+16,403 mi
- 06/09/2024138,165 mi+5,740 mi
- 22/07/2025144,740 mi+6,575 mi
Average of roughly 8,348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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