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EK08 DVW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,568 mi
Last recorded125,568 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 DVW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2024 125,568 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2023 120,840 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 112,940 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 106,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit plus inner edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,758 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,141 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,702 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,517 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,939 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc lipped

offside front brake disc lipped

Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,079 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,303 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,116 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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EK08 DVW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK08 DVW, 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 EK08 DVW registered?

EK08 DVW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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