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DS08 HKA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,313 mi
Last recorded136,313 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 HKA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 136,313 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 136,313 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 117,833 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 117,759 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven 45% difference (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 108,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,135 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 90,439 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 90,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,582 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,959 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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DS08 HKA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS08 HKA, 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 DS08 HKA registered?

DS08 HKA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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