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BK08 AHY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,852 mi
Last recorded124,852 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 AHY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 124,852 miles

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

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 26 May 2026 124,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 10 Jun 2025 113,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 11 Jun 2024 100,648 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

O/S & N/S side repeater lamps dim

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 100,644 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & evidence of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

O/S & N/S side repeater lamps dim

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & evidence of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 94,604 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Weak / slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Weak / slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 94,566 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Weak / slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Weak / slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 88,143 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 88,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 85,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 82,504 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,496 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 67,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump runs - bottle full (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working N/S inner & O/S outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 59,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,942 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 48,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 38,166 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,282 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 31,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,979 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 AHY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK08 AHY, 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 AHY registered?

BK08 AHY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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