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MH08 EAK

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,240 mi
Last recorded141,240 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 EAK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 141,240 miles

Front radiator support excessively corroded and likely to come off

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 141,125 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has a major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded under floor (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded under floor (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill holed near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front radiator support excessively corroded and likely to come off

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 135,527 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 135,526 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2024 126,050 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 126,050 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 116,823 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both sides rear shock absorbers corroded

plastic under tray slightly loose

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2023 116,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both sides rear shock absorbers corroded

plastic under tray slightly loose

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2022 105,968 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2022 105,967 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2021 96,404 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 96,404 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 92,197 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 85,088 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 78,608 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,029 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 69,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,384 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted x2 (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 64,375 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted x2 (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,541 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,785 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,513 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 37,554 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,312 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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MH08 EAK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MH08 EAK, 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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MH08 EAK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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