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EK08 WCO

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,431 mi
Last recorded132,431 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 WCO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 132,431 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 132,431 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 127,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 111,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 111,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 111,028 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and wheel arch badly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill has been body filled and not plate welded. and been covered in underseal. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 110,983 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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and wheel arch badly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 108,364 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 108,364 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 104,629 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 99,036 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 94,827 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 86,566 miles

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

crossions underneath

Pass 5 May 2018 81,085 miles

Offside Front track rod end gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 8 May 2017 71,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 63,992 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 63,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 57,424 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 52,592 miles

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

rear off side tyre splits on in side edge

Pass 3 May 2013 48,344 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 44,453 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 40,359 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 WCO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WCO, 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 WCO registered?

EK08 WCO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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