2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · SO08 GXS
2008 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 132,981 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO08 GXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/07/2024
- 132,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO08 GXS 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 (SO08 GXS) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end of steering arm - internal ball-joint (2.1”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded To brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded To brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
SO08 GXS Mileage History
- 27/07/2022121,739 mi
- 27/07/2022121,739 mi
- 19/07/2023129,353 mi+7,614 mi
- 29/07/2023129,625 mi+272 mi
- 26/07/2024132,981 mi+3,356 mi
Average of roughly 5,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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