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BV08 WKG

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,217 mi
Last recorded158,217 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 WKG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 158,217 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 156,879 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 153,727 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 149,851 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perishing

Fail 4 Oct 2022 149,851 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2021 145,313 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

nearside section of rear bumper partly insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2021 145,313 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

nearside section of rear bumper partly insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2020 136,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 136,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 121,358 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer brake light bulb does not work

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade badly split & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint gaiters perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 121,358 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer brake light bulb does not work

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade badly split & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint gaiters perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 111,906 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 101,454 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 101,454 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,536 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 90,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,412 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 80,408 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,595 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,735 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,378 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,272 miles

plastic covers fitted on underside, covers on outer body sills.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 27,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic covers fitted on underside, covers on outer body sills.

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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BV08 WKG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV08 WKG, 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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BV08 WKG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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