2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · SW08 ORA
2008 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 126,493 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW08 ORA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
- 126,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW08 ORA 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 (SW08 ORA) between March 2024 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SW08 ORA Mileage History
- 08/03/2024120,726 mi
- 27/03/2024120,741 mi+15 mi
- 29/03/2024120,741 mi
- 26/03/2025126,493 mi+5,752 mi
- 27/03/2025126,493 mi
Average of roughly 5,475 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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