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MV08 JKN

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,344 mi
Last recorded120,344 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 JKN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 120,344 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 120,342 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2025 113,352 miles
Fail 18 May 2025 113,352 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 108,193 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2023 103,266 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jun 2023 103,266 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2022 97,595 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 97,593 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 92,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 89,472 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 81,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and radial cracking (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted unable t check items

Pass 1 Feb 2018 74,343 miles

Rear both offside/nearside inner/outer tread low worn

Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2017 67,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread on legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread very low (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2016 59,693 miles

nsf tyre wall has cuts and 2 rear tyres are age cracked

offside side repeater flickers

Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,401 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall and treaded area

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

Front wipers smearing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,423 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

front brakepads low

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,045 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,106 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,205 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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MV08 JKN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MV08 JKN, 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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MV08 JKN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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