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FY08 VKP

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,305 mi
Last recorded104,305 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 VKP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 104,305 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 99,211 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 99,199 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 94,178 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 88,813 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 85,873 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 May 2019 76,767 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 69,301 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 May 2018 69,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 31 May 2017 61,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm tread ) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 54,366 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 54,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 47,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,501 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,499 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 34,499 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,346 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,543 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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FY08 VKP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey 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 FY08 VKP, 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 FY08 VKP registered?

FY08 VKP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is FY08 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 VKP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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