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GY08 VKG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,356 mi
Last recorded89,356 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VKG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 89,356 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 87,269 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 85,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 82,019 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,128 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 75,109 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,091 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 67,043 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 63,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,119 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,128 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

Nearside rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2013 48,128 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

Nearside rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,178 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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GY08 VKG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VKG, 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 VKG registered?

GY08 VKG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 VKG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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