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BV08 WKU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,519 mi
Last recorded159,519 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 WKU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 159,519 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 159,518 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 145,720 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Oct 2022 145,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 145,055 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 138,951 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2019 132,914 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 126,210 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 126,134 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 116,371 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted front to rear

Fail 27 Apr 2017 116,371 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 25 Apr 2016 104,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 104,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 92,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,380 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 80,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre small cut in side wall

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,014 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,422 miles

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)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 49,422 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,931 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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BV08 WKU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WKU, 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 BV08 WKU registered?

BV08 WKU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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