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HK08 JHJ

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,328 mi
Last recorded137,328 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 JHJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 137,328 miles

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

inner sills, rear chassis and rear axle all rusty

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 23 Jul 2024 129,653 miles

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

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

rear axle rusty

windscreen wipers in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2023 123,729 miles

front wishbone bushes perished

rear axle rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2023 123,729 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

front brake pads worn

front wishbone bushes perished

rear axle rusty

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jul 2022 114,841 miles

rear brake discs and pads worn

rear number plate starting to discolor

rear suspension rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2022 114,841 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake discs and pads worn

rear number plate starting to discolor

rear suspension rusty

wiper blades poor

Pass 25 Jun 2021 108,479 miles

rear suspension rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2021 108,479 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,006 miles

front shock absorbers leaking slightly

nearside rear brake back plate very rusty

rear number plate poor condition

rear shock absorbers rusty

rear tyres worn on edges

slight damage to offside front tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2020 102,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear pads worn

front shock absorbers leaking slightly

nearside rear brake back plate very rusty

rear shock absorbers rusty

slight damage to offside front tyre

vehicle needs tracking

Pass 10 May 2019 90,132 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 80,619 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 80,619 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 72,633 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 64,096 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 56,520 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 50,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 42,819 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 38,240 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 27,934 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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HK08 JHJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK08 JHJ, 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 HK08 JHJ registered?

HK08 JHJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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