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FY08 VKX

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,236 mi
Last recorded150,236 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 VKX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 150,236 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 147,145 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 146,137 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 145,153 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 142,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 135,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread approx (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 135,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread approx (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 129,428 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 120,803 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 111,160 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 111,160 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 103,009 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,375 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 80,559 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,559 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,151 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,026 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,527 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 VKX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel 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 FY08 VKX, 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 FY08 VKX registered?

FY08 VKX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FY08 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 VKX 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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