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LP08 GKZ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,404 mi
Last recorded99,404 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 GKZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 99,404 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 91,206 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 91,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,357 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge's

Fail 10 Oct 2023 85,327 miles

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

Exhaust centre section corroded

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge's

Pass 23 Sep 2022 68,103 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 68,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 64,605 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,853 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,679 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,881 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 53,881 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,426 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,732 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,623 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,819 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 28,802 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 28,802 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,037 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 24,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,986 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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LP08 GKZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LP08 GKZ, 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 LP08 GKZ registered?

LP08 GKZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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