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DK08 VPX

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,649 mi
Last recorded46,649 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 VPX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 46,649 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 40,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 40,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no dip beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 30,775 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 30,305 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 29,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 29,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,526 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 27,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber misting slightly

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 27,731 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber misting slightly

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,591 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays obscuring some components

Fail 3 Apr 2017 26,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder cut (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 25,752 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is heavily perished

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 1 Apr 2016 25,741 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is heavily perished

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2015 23,755 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE - ADVISE

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 20,298 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 16,853 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,186 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 9,522 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 VPX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DK08 VPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK08 VPX registered?

DK08 VPX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DK08 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 VPX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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