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EJ08 VRK

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,186 mi
Last recorded116,186 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 VRK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 116,186 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 109,401 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 109,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 102,676 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 93,081 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 79,883 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 70,408 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 70,408 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 64,345 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 64,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 58,823 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)

Fail 12 May 2017 58,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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 17 May 2016 50,993 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 50,935 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 44,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 39,957 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 35,219 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,985 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,963 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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EJ08 VRK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ08 VRK, 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 EJ08 VRK registered?

EJ08 VRK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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