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HK08 UBG

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,777 mi
Last recorded128,777 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 UBG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2023 128,777 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 126,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s h/light lens cover poor condition

rear brake backplates corroded

rear calipers and carriers corroded

rear s/abs [casings corroded]

Fail 11 Apr 2022 126,519 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s h/light lens cover poor condition

rear brake backplates corroded

rear calipers and carriers corroded

rear s/abs [casings corroded]

Pass 7 Apr 2021 122,354 miles

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 122,353 miles

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

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 120,065 miles

Front brake pads approx. 50% worn

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner/outer tread slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 5 Apr 2019 114,735 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 114,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,099 miles

rear tyres app limits

Fail 4 Jan 2018 76,125 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside and offside front (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 82,225 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 82,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,015 miles

n/s/r tyre showing uneven wear

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,474 miles

front tyres showing light cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,441 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,877 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 UBG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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