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GU08 GKF

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,603 mi
Last recorded93,603 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 GKF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 93,603 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 91,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 89,510 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2023 87,227 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 86,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 81,182 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides-strong advises (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,958 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 74,182 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,960 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly perished/cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing and cuts in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,901 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing and wearing low on raised edge

Nearside Rear chid seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre badly worn on raised edge and cuts in tread-no cords or ply exposed at time of test

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread and cracking/perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

offside front tyre worn on raised edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2013 27,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,258 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,113 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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GU08 GKF 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 89.5%.

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 GU08 GKF, 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 GU08 GKF registered?

GU08 GKF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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