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EX08 YLA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,442 mi
Last recorded141,442 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YLA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 141,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 131,385 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSF tyre worn close to legal limit and inner shoulder balding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

OSF tyre worn on shoulders

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 116,595 miles

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

Front exhaust in poor condition

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2024 116,595 miles

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

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

Front exhaust in poor condition

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2023 101,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 101,369 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 89,395 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre also perished

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,209 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel bushes perished minor play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 81,209 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel bushes perished minor play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,212 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 63,600 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing Trim\Mudflap Damaged!

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 58,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wing Trim\Mudflap Damaged!

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,895 miles

Front bumper has damage but no insecure

Nearside Front headlight seems to be damaged but not insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,830 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 48,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see brake pads

Fail 17 Nov 2014 48,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see brake pads

Pass 16 Nov 2013 44,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,622 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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EX08 YLA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc 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 EX08 YLA, 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 EX08 YLA registered?

EX08 YLA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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