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HK08 YBY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,848 mi
Last recorded121,848 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 YBY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 121,848 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 121,848 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 116,334 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 116,334 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 112,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 112,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,380 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,076 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 107,076 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 99,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,554 miles

front and rear number plates poor

Fail 21 Aug 2019 92,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear number plates poor

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,432 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,288 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 66,288 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,722 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge 1.6mm

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split but clearing the screen

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on outer edge (2.3mm)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge 1.7mm

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split but clearing the screen

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,403 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,305 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,509 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2013 31,453 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 25,846 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 25,846 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,222 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 YBY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol 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 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

HK08 YBY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is HK08 YBY safe to buy?

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