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EK08 WDY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,725 mi
Last recorded125,725 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 WDY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 125,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 125,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 120,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 120,163 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))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 115,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 109,960 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 104,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm perished / damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 104,890 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm perished / damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,363 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 103,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,389 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 98,124 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 94,262 miles

Rear exhaust flange very rusty.

Stone chip on offside front edge of windscreen

Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,262 miles

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

Rear exhaust flange very rusty.

Stone chip on offside front edge of windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,754 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 88,754 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 84,895 miles

Rear exhaust flange very rusty.

Rear numberplate starting to delaminate.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,379 miles

Front tyres down to 2mm on inner edge.

Rear exhaust flange corroded.

Slight corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules.

Pass 31 May 2013 76,025 miles

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

REAR BRAKE FERRELS GETTING RUSTY

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,677 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 47,961 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 WDY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WDY, 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 WDY registered?

EK08 WDY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 May 2008.

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