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EK08 SRV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,022 mi
Last recorded143,022 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SRV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 143,022 miles

Damage to n/s doors.

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 139,771 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged not releasing buckle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 127,317 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 127,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 119,624 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 119,615 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 115,474 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to Centre on joint, very minor (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 112,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to Centre on joint, very minor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure Lens damaged also (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 109,774 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under body covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2019 109,755 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,278 miles

Front tyres cracking

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2018 105,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front tyres cracking

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,662 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 96,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.040max (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,449 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,869 miles

front pads 75 percent wear

Fail 14 Apr 2015 71,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads 75 percent wear

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,722 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,721 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,086 miles

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

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

front brake discs liped

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,998 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 SRV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SRV, 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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EK08 SRV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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