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DA08 PYT

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,756 mi
Last recorded126,756 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 PYT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 126,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 126,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 114,712 miles

Accident damage to front of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 114,701 miles

Front Position lamp not working none working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Accident damage to front of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 105,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 94,824 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp dim and headlamps different shades

has slight knocking on steering when tested on hard ground

Fail 31 Mar 2022 84,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

has slight knocking on steering when tested on hard ground

Pass 20 Mar 2021 76,840 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 76,835 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 72,113 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 72,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 59,536 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 52,382 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 52,382 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 46,672 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 46,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 40,367 miles

Damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,717 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,820 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,844 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,783 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 19,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cuts in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

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 PYT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA08 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

DA08 PYT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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