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BK08 EXF

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,645 mi
Last recorded100,645 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 EXF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 100,645 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 96,963 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 96,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 93,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 89,636 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 89,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished / 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also bold inner / perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,319 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 84,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 74,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also on 3mm / 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 68,427 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 May 2020 68,427 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 60,336 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 60,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,193 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2018 53,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,734 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,384 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 41,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 33,956 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,710 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 21,765 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,639 miles

both front tyres worn to 4mm.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 16,047 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,172 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,197 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 EXF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EXF, 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 EXF registered?

BK08 EXF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is BK08 EXF safe to buy?

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