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MA08 CKG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

103,023 mi
Last recorded103,023 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 CKG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 103,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 May 2026 103,018 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 99,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 99,494 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury outer door handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 99,488 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2023 93,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 93,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyre treads slight perishing evident.

offside front tyre badly worn outer edge and under inflated.

Fail 5 Jul 2022 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside and nearside rear tyre treads slight perishing evident.

offside front tyre badly worn outer edge and under inflated.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,077 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 84,077 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 78,282 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 78,282 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split in centre 28" flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine undertray loose

Pass 5 Jul 2019 70,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 70,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge showing cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 60,908 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 60,908 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,941 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 59,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 56,353 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 46,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear brake pads low

off side front anti roll bar drop link has play and is nocking

off side front brake pads low

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,791 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,139 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,519 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 31,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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MA08 CKG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MA08 CKG, 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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MA08 CKG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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