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2008 Honda Civic 1.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · HY08 UTL

HY08 UTL

2008 Honda Civic (1.3L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 154,042 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2008 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
154,042 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2008
Engine
1339cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. It passed its most recent MOT on 3 January 2026 at 154,042 miles with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a failure on 30 December 2025, though the record lists no specific defects for that failure, suggesting a clerical error or a minor administrative issue resolved within three days. The mileage is consistent with the car's 18-year age, averaging roughly 8,558 miles per year. The distance covered between the December 2023 test at 142,020 miles and the December 2024 test at 149,628 miles shows a steady usage pattern of approximately 7,600 miles over the year. The very low mileage accumulation between December 2024 and January 2026 indicates the vehicle has been used significantly less over the last eighteen months. The MOT history is unusually clean for a vehicle of this age and mileage. There are no recorded failures or advisories regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc corrosion across the last three years. While the lack of flagged defects is positive, a buyer should still manually inspect the underbody for structural rust and check the condition of the brake calipers and tyres. Given the high total mileage, a physical inspection should focus on drivetrain smoothness and the condition of the clutch. The absence of any recorded advisories suggests a well-maintained vehicle, but the lack of data on consumable wear means a buyer must verify the remaining tread depth and fluid levels independently.
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HY08 UTL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2026
  • 154,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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HY08 UTL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (HY08 UTL) between December 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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HY08 UTL Mileage History

  1. 22/12/2023142,011 mi
  2. 23/12/2023142,020 mi+9 mi
  3. 15/12/2024149,628 mi+7,608 mi
  4. 30/12/2025154,040 mi+4,412 mi
  5. 03/01/2026154,042 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 5,915 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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