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HK08 UCB

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,361 mi
Last recorded168,361 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 UCB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 168,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 161,958 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded out of use ()

Pass 17 Jul 2021 156,015 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 156,012 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 147,927 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyres misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 147,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyres misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 134,301 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 122,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2017 109,320 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 94,496 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,987 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 78,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IN A POOR CONDICTION

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

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND TO BOTH FRONT BRAKES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 78,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IN A POOR CONDICTION

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

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND TO BOTH FRONT BRAKES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2013 67,733 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,182 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 45,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 UCB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

HK08 UCB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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