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EK08 SOJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,735 mi
Last recorded114,735 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SOJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 114,735 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 114,735 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 106,969 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 106,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 102,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 102,368 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 96,938 miles

head lamps checked on number one setting

oil level on min

Pass 11 Mar 2022 90,792 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 90,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamps tested on number one setting (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 86,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 81,904 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 81,904 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 76,962 miles

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Fail 4 Feb 2019 76,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,730 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 71,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 66,871 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,062 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,140 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,952 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,717 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 40,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

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 SOJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EK08 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

EK08 SOJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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