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GF08 EVT

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,238 mi
Last recorded166,238 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 EVT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 166,238 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 166,238 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 161,780 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 161,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 154,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 148,719 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 148,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking device missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking device missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 144,683 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 144,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 138,563 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 131,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 124,003 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 114,961 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 14 Sep 2016 92,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,597 miles

205/55/16/91v bridgestone

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

offside front inner brake pad starting to wear thin

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 27 Jul 2015 69,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

205/55/16/91v bridgestone

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

offside front inner brake pad starting to wear thin

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,366 miles

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

OSF tyre edges bold.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,548 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 28,356 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 23,541 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 23,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GF08 EVT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GF08 EVT, 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 GF08 EVT registered?

GF08 EVT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is GF08 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 EVT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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