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BK08 COA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

241,203 mi
Last recorded241,203 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 COA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 241,203 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 241,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 234,639 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 234,638 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 May 2020 233,462 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 228,958 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 228,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 221,738 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 221,738 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 215,846 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 205,203 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 205,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 187,375 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 187,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 168,010 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 168,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 154,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 136,464 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 136,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 103,318 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 103,318 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 COA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 COA, 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 COA registered?

BK08 COA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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