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AP08 GKA

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,618 mi
Last recorded113,618 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 GKA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 113,618 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 110,348 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 110,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 103,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 103,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,789 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 84,950 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 84,948 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,390 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 68,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,504 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 63,504 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,919 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,384 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,159 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,344 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 38,451 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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AP08 GKA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP08 GKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP08 GKA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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