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GK08 UUG

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,198 mi
Last recorded136,198 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 UUG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 136,198 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface water/ dirt ingress (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffed (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 136,198 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface water/ dirt ingress (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working came on with lower dash, connection? (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffed (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 120,086 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffed (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 120,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffed (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 106,143 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 106,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 100,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 100,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 100,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle cause shock absorber (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle cause shock absorber (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

alternator belt frayed

Pass 15 Feb 2021 96,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 95,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective pair (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 95,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective pair (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. by 1% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,792 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,629 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 85,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45ZR17 Fullrun (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres BADLY worn on edges.

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,461 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,282 miles

Emissions too low to test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 39,419 miles

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

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

to clean for smoke readings (3 attempts)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,076 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,076 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 UUG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUG, 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 UUG registered?

GK08 UUG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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