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GY08 VKJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,538 mi
Last recorded97,538 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 97,538 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 97,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 97,212 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 95,697 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 89,426 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 82,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2022 82,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 74,623 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 71,174 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 71,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 63,033 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,869 miles

front anti roll bar drop links deteriorated

front tyres close to legal limit

tyre valves deteriorated/cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,586 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,124 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 38,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing uneven

rear pads on 4.0 mm

Fail 24 Mar 2015 36,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing uneven

rear pads on 4.0 mm

Pass 27 Feb 2014 29,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Uneven wear on NSR tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,502 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,533 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,677 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 VKJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

GY08 VKJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 VKJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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