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NV08 LKA

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,218 mi
Last recorded106,218 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 LKA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 106,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 103,084 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 103,084 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,871 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 99,867 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 96,720 miles

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

emissions too clean to receive a printout and obd socket not working

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s mirror slightly loose

n/s/f and both rear shocker casings corroded

o/s mirror slightly insecure

o/s/f and both rear coil springs corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2023 96,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

emissions too clean to receive a printout and obd socket not working

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s mirror slightly loose

n/s/f and both rear shocker casings corroded

o/s mirror slightly insecure

o/s/f and both rear coil springs corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2022 93,491 miles

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

emissions too clean to receive a printout

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/f and both rear shocker casings corroded

o/s door mirror insecure slightly

o/s/f and both rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs worn

various underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges (bald)

emissions to clean to receive a printout

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2021 89,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges (bald)

emissions to clean to receive a printout

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,044 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all shockers corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 75,993 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

both rear and n/s/f shocker casings corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,491 miles

all shocker casings corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front washers slightly poor

rear coil springs corroded

rust lips on all discs

Fail 7 Jun 2018 69,452 miles

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

all shocker casings corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front washers slightly poor

rear coil springs corroded

rust lips on all discs

Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,228 miles

Emissions to clean to receive a printout

Engine covers fitted

Rear coil springs corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,837 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 52,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 44,785 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 36,142 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 36,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,538 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,675 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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NV08 LKA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NV08 LKA, 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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NV08 LKA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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