2008 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · SC08 JXA

The vehicle's MOT history shows an improving trend in terms of pass consistency, following two failures in 2022 and 2024. The most recent test on 15 March 2024 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the record lacks specific detail regarding the nature of the previous failures, the transition from a failed test on 11 March 2022 to a clean pass in 2023, followed by a failed test on 11 March 2024 and a subsequent pass four days later, indicates that issues are being identified and rectified promptly to meet minimum standards. The recorded mileage of 85,710 miles for an 18-year-old vehicle equates to an annual average of approximately 4,762 miles. This represents low-intensity usage compared to typical UK driving patterns. The MOT data provided covers a four-year period from 2022 to 2024, showing no significant gaps in testing frequency. However, the low annual mileage suggests the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary, which can impact the condition of rubber components and fluid degradation. A physical inspection should focus on components that often suffer from lack of regular use. Given the low mileage, a buyer should check for perished suspension bushes, cracked tyre sidewalls, and seized brake calipers. Because the 2022 and 2024 tests both resulted in failures immediately preceding a pass, the specific mechanical reasons for those failures remain unknown. It is necessary to verify the current state of the exhaust system and check for any signs of structural corrosion or underside oxidation that the MOT records do not detail. buying_score: 68 risk_level: Low.