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DK08 VPP

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,665 mi
Last recorded117,665 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 VPP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 117,665 miles

Front Slight chip in windscreen

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slight wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2025 109,848 miles

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

Front front brakes binding slightly

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 101,082 miles

Both front suspension lower ball joint dust covers perishing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight chip in windscreen

Fail 3 May 2024 101,082 miles

Both front suspension lower ball joint dust covers perishing

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2023 91,523 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 88,050 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,678 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 69,205 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 69,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread badly worn on inside edge and inner sidewall split: - recommend new immediately.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 62,213 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 62,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear brake disc appears to have been overheated.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,260 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,733 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 49,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 44,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 41,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 37,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,571 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,493 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 VPP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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