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GY08 TGK

2008 Honda Civic

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

196,049 mi
Last recorded196,049 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 TGK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 196,049 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 191,156 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 185,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 173,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 173,724 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 156,454 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 156,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 135,314 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 134,917 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 118,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 114,952 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 114,952 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 109,089 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 97,294 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 89,542 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,263 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,331 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,572 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,572 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,545 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,460 miles

Offside wiper rubber split

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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GY08 TGK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GY08 TGK, 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 GY08 TGK registered?

GY08 TGK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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