2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · SY08 UMU
2008 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 103,071 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY08 UMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 103,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY08 UMU 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 (SY08 UMU) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SY08 UMU Mileage History
- 27/10/202393,362 mi
- 07/11/202393,378 mi+16 mi
- 18/11/202497,566 mi+4,188 mi
- 20/11/202497,566 mi
- 14/11/2025103,071 mi+5,505 mi
Average of roughly 4,735 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk8
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Handbrake Ratchet FailureSerious
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- LCD Dashboard Display FailureModerate
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