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BK08 SVP

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,482 mi
Last recorded131,482 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,482 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 131,481 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 127,876 miles

Under tray is covering brake pipes and chassis

Fail 10 Jan 2020 127,876 miles

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))

Under tray is covering brake pipes and chassis

Pass 10 Jan 2019 123,916 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 123,916 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 104,775 miles

Rear axle front bushes have slight play

Fail 11 Jan 2018 104,775 miles

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

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

Rear axle front bushes have slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult seatbelt

Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,360 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,339 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,154 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 SVP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 SVP registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK08 SVP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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