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DY08 NKP

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,046 mi
Last recorded121,046 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 NKP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 121,046 miles

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 117,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 117,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation n/s/r lagging (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 112,667 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has minor wear to edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 112,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has minor wear to edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 109,947 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 103,823 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 103,823 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 91,067 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 91,064 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 86,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2018 86,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 77,849 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,581 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,731 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 53,731 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,119 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,105 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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DY08 NKP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DY08 NKP, 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 DY08 NKP registered?

DY08 NKP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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