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EK08 UZM

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,234 mi
Last recorded171,234 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 UZM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 171,234 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 171,234 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2024 156,663 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 144,143 miles

Front lower suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 144,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front lower suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 130,704 miles

Nearside Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed B pillar & passenger door damage (door card intermittently catches but door can be opened) (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2022 130,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed B pillar & passenger door damage (door card intermittently catches but door can be opened) (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 115,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edges + On 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock Has Very Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner + Outer Edges + 2MM On Inner Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Has Crack On Outer Treads - No Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 105,697 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 105,695 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 95,173 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,460 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,792 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,868 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,645 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,886 miles

Both rear tyre`s perrished

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

Nearside front slight side wall damage

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,219 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,247 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 28,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UZM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

EK08 UZM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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