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GK08 UTW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,162 mi
Last recorded158,162 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 UTW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 158,162 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

offside side repeater slightly damaged

Fail 4 May 2018 158,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

offside side repeater slightly damaged

Pass 8 May 2017 148,632 miles

Nearside rear inner position light in-op

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 148,632 miles

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

Nearside rear inner position light in-op

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 134,270 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket requires welding

Rear tyre valves deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2016 134,270 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket requires welding

Rear tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2014 118,517 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

Fail 31 Dec 2014 118,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

Fail 3 Jan 2014 99,745 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 99,745 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 80,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,088 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 60,088 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,821 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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GK08 UTW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GK08 UTW, 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 GK08 UTW registered?

GK08 UTW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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