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MK08 YZW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,205 mi
Last recorded149,205 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 YZW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2024 149,205 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight movement on the drivers seat

Pass 27 Oct 2023 139,823 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 139,823 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 130,594 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake disc back plates very corroded.

nearside rear inner side light not working.

Fail 27 Oct 2022 130,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear brake disc back plates very corroded.

nearside rear inner side light not working.

Pass 28 Oct 2021 119,552 miles

Drivers seat loose

Pass 29 Oct 2020 109,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 109,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 98,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,723 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 93,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,866 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2016 74,452 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,453 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 61,453 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,487 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,936 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,231 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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MK08 YZW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK08 YZW, 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 MK08 YZW registered?

MK08 YZW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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