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EA08 WWY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,036 mi
Last recorded143,036 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 WWY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2026 143,036 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 137,498 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer door mirror glass slightly damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 132,342 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 132,335 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 127,496 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 127,496 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 122,173 miles

inner sills corroded near rear suspension

Pass 23 Nov 2020 114,239 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 104,928 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2018 100,000 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 99,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 89,793 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 777,119 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 70,855 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 70,855 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 61,926 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 61,926 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 61,903 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

osr seat belt buckle stiff

Pass 8 May 2013 46,972 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 35,713 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

brake pedal rubber begining to bald on edge

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2012 35,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

brake pedal rubber begining to bald on edge

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2011 26,036 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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EA08 WWY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA08 WWY, 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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EA08 WWY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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