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K20 OWP

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,116 mi
Last recorded112,116 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 OWP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 112,116 miles

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

all shockers and springs corroded

both headlamps slightly hazed over x2

both rear inner sills/closing panels corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 109,393 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front brake discs worn/corroded x2

both headlamps slightly hazed over x2

offside front tyre getting close to the limit

rear axle corroded

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Nov 2023 105,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

headlights deteriorated

rear suspension beam corroded

top mounts corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2023 105,318 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

headlights deteriorated

rear suspension beam corroded

top mounts corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 99,204 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,542 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 82,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 77,316 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 73,320 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,806 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 68,806 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,019 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 65,019 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,560 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 52,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 52,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

osf tyre worn on edges split no ply or cords showing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2014 44,628 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,660 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2013 36,660 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,817 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cut in offside front outer side wall of front tyre

rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,241 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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K20 OWP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc 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 K20 OWP, 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 OWP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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