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EK08 ZNE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,425 mi
Last recorded133,425 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 133,425 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 133,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 126,707 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 122,250 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))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 117,351 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,252 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Dec 2021 112,251 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 107,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,136 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 101,136 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** Close to limit *** & out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 90,486 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205/55R16 ()

Fail 5 Dec 2018 90,486 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205/55R16 ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,073 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,668 miles

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

Offside Front tyre splitting in tread grooves,heavily wearimng on edges & sidewall in very poor condition

Fail 7 Dec 2016 70,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55VR16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre splitting in tread grooves,heavily wearimng on edges & sidewall in very poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,346 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,779 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,860 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,397 miles

advise recommend repositioning parking permit out of drivers view.

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 ZNE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol 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 ZNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK08 ZNE registered?

EK08 ZNE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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