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DK08 WJA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,614 mi
Last recorded151,614 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 151,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 147,776 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 147,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 145,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 135,305 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 135,305 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 123,386 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 123,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 114,591 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 101,478 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears worn on edges and perished in tread areas (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 101,477 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage spot lamp broken (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre has low pressure and nail in tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears worn on edges and perished in tread areas (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,878 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread approaching limit also wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,878 miles

nearside front tyre tread approaching limit also wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,682 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 50,619 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 38,988 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 38,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 30,124 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 30,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WJA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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