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DA08 GYK

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,976 mi
Last recorded81,976 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 GYK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 81,976 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 81,975 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 80,380 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,218 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 74,557 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 71,441 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 68,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,887 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,818 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,733 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,398 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 34,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 28,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded

osf wiper torn

rear brake discs heavy wear lip and corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 22,194 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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DA08 GYK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA08 GYK, 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 DA08 GYK registered?

DA08 GYK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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