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EK08 YNV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,759 mi
Last recorded122,759 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YNV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 122,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam is corroded

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2024 112,727 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2023 101,153 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,065 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 89,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp lens is deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2020 71,767 miles

Nearside headlamp lens is deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Oct 2020 71,767 miles

Nearside headlamp lens is deteriorated

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,541 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Sep 2019 65,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,191 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,908 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 40,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

both rear tyres sidewall perished (age cracked)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,763 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,064 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,507 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 YNV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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