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K20 FGT

2008 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,717 mi
Last recorded133,717 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 FGT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 133,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large verticle crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 133,668 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 43% (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large verticle crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 133,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 132,361 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 131,540 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 127,261 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 125,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn down to limit

Offside Front tyre worn down to limit

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm bolt partially loose, knocking whilst testing suspension

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component looks converted to non power steering (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 125,850 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light emitting amber/orange light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump running no water emitting (3.5 (a))

Engine mounting excessively loose rear mounting bolts missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn down to limit

Offside Front tyre worn down to limit

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm bolt partially loose, knocking whilst testing suspension

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component looks converted to non power steering (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 121,615 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 121,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering disconnected where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering removed where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 117,493 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 117,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 114,485 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 111,750 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 107,039 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 107,034 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2012 100,923 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 94,869 miles

Engine oil level is on minimum.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre has worn low on its shoulders.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear and both front tyres have worn low on their inner shoulders.

Plastic sill covers are fitted not allowing a full inspection.

There is slight play in the steering rack inner joints.

Fail 19 May 2011 94,869 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine oil level is on minimum.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre has worn low on its shoulders.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear and both front tyres have worn low on their inner shoulders.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic sill covers are fitted not allowing a full inspection.

There is slight play in the steering rack inner joints.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 94,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

NSF tyre wearing inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OS and NS rear tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills are plastic coated unable to test fully

Pass 21 Jan 2010 81,989 miles

flange at rear of cat loose may need new gasket

Fail 20 Feb 2009 72,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,210 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,763 miles

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

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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K20 FGT is a 2008 Honda Civic in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K20 FGT, 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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K20 FGT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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