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BK08 SVO

2008 Honda Civic

Gold Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,336 mi
Last recorded131,336 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 SVO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 131,336 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 125,639 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf and osf (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 120,121 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR IMAGE

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (17%

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 120,121 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR IMAGE

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 119,546 miles

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

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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 109,683 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 109,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 109,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,713 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 98,713 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,878 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 93,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 88,717 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 88,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 83,341 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 83,263 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,155 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 76,884 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,841 miles

Offside Front Wing moulding missing but does not have any protruding edges

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,612 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 41,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Nov 2012 33,252 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 30 Nov 2012 33,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,203 miles

this car has been accident damaged at front

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 SVO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Gold with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SVO, 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 SVO registered?

BK08 SVO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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