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HY08 VYW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,432 mi
Last recorded131,432 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VYW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 131,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components + inner sills / outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 131,419 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components + inner sills / outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 128,975 miles

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

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

both rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2025 128,967 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front tyres low air

both rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 118,153 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 104,486 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 104,399 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,493 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 90,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,808 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,930 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 6,393 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,335 miles

Rear tyres worn slightly unevenly inner edges.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 55,074 miles

Front brake pads worn low and discs worn.

N/S/F tyre punctured.

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,401 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,072 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 44,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,983 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,202 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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HY08 VYW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HY08 VYW, 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 HY08 VYW registered?

HY08 VYW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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