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FV08 NDK

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,143 mi
Last recorded74,143 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 NDK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 74,143 miles

Corrosion in places

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 71,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 69,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,043 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 67,449 miles

Both front headlamp plastic lenses tarnished

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp unit is broken and inoperative

Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,456 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp unit is broken and inoperative

Fail 27 Nov 2020 63,429 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside front fog lamp unit is broken and inoperative

Pass 26 Nov 2019 60,340 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Offside front fog lamp unit is broken and not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 57,277 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 56,986 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,752 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,554 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,262 miles

towing iron out the back

Fail 31 Jul 2015 48,262 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

towing iron out the back

Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,113 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 41,107 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,832 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,287 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,550 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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FV08 NDK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FV08 NDK, 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 FV08 NDK registered?

FV08 NDK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is FV08 NDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 NDK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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