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DK08 VPG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,764 mi
Last recorded127,764 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 VPG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 127,764 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 127,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,803 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 117,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area on rear axle badly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area on axle badly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured Anti-roll bar in axle fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2022 107,808 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

brake pedal soft

evidence of nsr disc overheating but ok at time of test

fuel cap cover sticky

Fail 8 Feb 2022 107,808 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

brake pedal soft

evidence of nsr disc overheating but ok at time of test

fuel cap cover sticky

Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 100,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 94,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hanger broken from exhaust at rear joint

Pass 16 Feb 2019 86,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,454 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner track rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner track rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,362 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,814 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 63,814 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,034 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,978 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil low

rear inner brake pads look like maybe getting low

Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,978 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil low

rear inner brake pads look like maybe getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,684 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,283 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 21,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,692 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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DK08 VPG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DK08 VPG, 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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DK08 VPG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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