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FT08 NKD

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,109 mi
Last recorded103,109 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 NKD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 103,109 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 103,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake comes up high

Pass 18 Sep 2024 98,451 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 98,413 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 85,450 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 85,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 77,111 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 70,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 65,534 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,435 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,451 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 44,354 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 44,354 miles

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

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,410 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 41,410 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,312 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,074 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 27,798 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,798 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 22,265 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,023 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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FT08 NKD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FT08 NKD, 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 FT08 NKD registered?

FT08 NKD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is FT08 NKD safe to buy?

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