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MF08 GWK

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,006 mi
Last recorded42,006 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 GWK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 42,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 40,086 miles

Front headlamps hazy

Pass 11 Apr 2024 38,540 miles

both front headlamps hazy

Pass 16 Mar 2023 37,224 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 37,224 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 36,396 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 34,196 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 31,613 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,489 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner outer edge+cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***Strong Advise*** (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 26,941 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail on outer edge 205/55/16

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,521 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 22,141 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 22,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 18,924 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 16,223 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 13,601 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 13,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 10,924 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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MF08 GWK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MF08 GWK, 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 MF08 GWK registered?

MF08 GWK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MF08 GWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 GWK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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