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HK08 OVG

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,389 mi
Last recorded134,389 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 OVG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 134,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing/splitting within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2025 134,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing/splitting within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 126,869 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot has a small split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens getting cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle to body bush is perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens getting cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle to body bush is perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 LED out of 3 is not working. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 119,553 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 119,495 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 110,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 106,307 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 106,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 100,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 92,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 82,341 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 76,482 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 76,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 70,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,602 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 63,602 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 54,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,322 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)

Fail 31 May 2013 45,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 21 May 2012 33,555 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,875 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

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

Pass 27 May 2011 27,836 miles

front & rear brake discs worn/lipped

n/s washer jet blocked

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 27 May 2011 27,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front & rear brake discs worn/lipped

n/s washer jet blocked

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

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 OVG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVG, 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 OVG registered?

HK08 OVG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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