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2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,533 mi
Last recorded124,533 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 VKW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 124,533 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 124,532 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 111,019 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted.

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 21 Mar 2022 101,176 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 94,453 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside front lower cross member & nearside front upper chassis area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 87,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front cross member & nearside front chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 77,069 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 77,069 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,126 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 64,241 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,437 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 59,297 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 56,294 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,082 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)

full brake inspection required unable to see inner rear pads properly

Fail 2 Nov 2012 50,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

full brake inspection required unable to see inner rear pads properly

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,859 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 VKW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

EK08 VKW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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