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DS08 HKL

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,829 mi
Last recorded112,829 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 HKL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 112,829 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres tread cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 112,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres tread cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 110,754 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 109,736 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 109,734 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 107,518 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,978 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,461 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 95,602 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2018 89,630 miles

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratching noted to glass (3.2 (a) (i))

rear heat shield possibly missing

Fail 16 Nov 2018 89,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratching noted to glass (3.2 (a) (i))

rear heat shield possibly missing

Pass 2 May 2018 83,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratch marks in screen (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

rear exhaust heat shield missing

slight play nearside front inner steering arm

suspension corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 2 May 2018 83,199 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratch marks in screen (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

rear exhaust heat shield missing

slight play nearside front inner steering arm

suspension corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 20 May 2017 76,628 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,533 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,950 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,843 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,513 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 28,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 28,752 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,625 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 HKL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DS08 HKL, 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 HKL registered?

DS08 HKL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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