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DV08 NKO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,646 mi
Last recorded162,646 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 NKO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 162,646 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 153,523 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 153,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 146,112 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 146,074 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 137,185 miles

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))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2019 124,869 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 124,864 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 110,895 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding small amount

Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,474 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,538 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 93,538 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2015 77,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,638 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,990 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 47,959 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 37,949 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 28,713 miles

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

body has under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine has under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

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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DV08 NKO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DV08 NKO, 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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DV08 NKO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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