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HK08 OVP

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,785 mi
Last recorded127,785 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 OVP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 127,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 123,847 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 123,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 121,154 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 118,420 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 118,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,829 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 114,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 112,030 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 112,030 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 108,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,017 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,508 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 96,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 87,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Knocking noise coming from steering

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 87,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Knocking noise coming from steering

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,831 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 76,831 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,638 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,624 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,629 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 110,156 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 OVP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black 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 OVP, 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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HK08 OVP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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