BL08 VJP

2008 HONDA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
HONDA
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1339 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 11 December 2025
Last recorded mileage
64,573 mi

AI verdict AVOID 44/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Honda has 23 MOT tests on record with a 61% pass rate and 64,573 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, and the vehicle is currently untaxed with no valid MOT.

The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, showing 157,094 miles in June 2018, then only 8,741 miles in the subsequent 12 months, followed by a significant drop to 2,505 miles in the 12 months to December 2020.

Things to check

  • Dangerous tyre defects recorded in 3 separate MOT tests (Jun 2018, Apr 2019, Aug 2021).
  • Five test failures recorded across 12 MOT tests, indicating persistent mechanical issues.
  • A 12-year gap in MOT records (2011-2023) is highly unusual and raises serious questions.
  • The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2022): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 9 historical failures
  • No specific green flags are present in the MOT history for this vehicle.

Mileage history

Jun 2011: 64,573 mi PASSJun 2012: 88,577 mi FAILJun 2012: 88,803 mi PASSJun 2013: 103,671 mi FAILJun 2013: 103,671 mi PASSJun 2014: 115,335 mi PASSMay 2015: 127,401 mi FAILJun 2015: 127,401 mi PASSJun 2016: 139,240 mi PASSJun 2017: 147,609 mi FAILJun 2017: 147,609 mi PASSJun 2018: 157,094 mi FAILJun 2018: 157,094 mi PASSApr 2019: 165,835 mi FAILApr 2019: 165,836 mi PASSDec 2020: 168,341 mi PASSAug 2021: 170,025 mi FAILAug 2021: 170,025 mi PASSNov 2022: 175,279 mi FAILDec 2022: 175,282 mi PASSNov 2023: 182,770 mi PASSDec 2024: 194,435 mi FAILDec 2024: 194,439 mi PASS194k130k65kJun 2011Dec 2024

MOT test history — 14/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2011 PASS 64,573 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 FAIL 88,577 mi
FAIL front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FAIL front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
ADVISORY Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Jun 2012 PASS 88,803 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 FAIL 103,671 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2013 PASS 103,671 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 PASS 115,335 mi None recorded
May 2015 FAIL 127,401 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
FAIL Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
FAIL Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2015 PASS 127,401 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2016 PASS 139,240 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 FAIL 147,609 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Jun 2017 PASS 147,609 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 FAIL 157,094 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2018 PASS 157,094 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 FAIL 165,835 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Direction indicator not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Apr 2019 PASS 165,836 mi None recorded
Dec 2020 PASS 168,341 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 FAIL 170,025 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2021 PASS 170,025 mi None recorded
Nov 2022 FAIL 175,279 mi
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Dec 2022 PASS 175,282 mi None recorded
Nov 2023 PASS 182,770 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2024 FAIL 194,435 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed Due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2024 PASS 194,439 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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