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BK08 AHL

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,895 mi
Last recorded149,895 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 AHL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 149,895 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 138,526 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 138,526 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 128,871 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 123,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2023 123,085 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2022 114,057 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 24 Feb 2021 102,426 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 92,555 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 3mm tread centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and 3-4mm tread centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 82,338 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 3mm tread centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and 3-4mm tread centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,214 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 59,663 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 51,435 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,506 miles

both headlights - slight blue tint

both rear tyres 2.0mm

Pass 26 Apr 2014 37,544 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 31,562 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 23,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,676 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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BK08 AHL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK08 AHL, 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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What year was BK08 AHL registered?

BK08 AHL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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