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NV08 VAK

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,064 mi
Last recorded104,064 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 VAK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 104,064 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 104,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,811 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyrewalls damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2017 99,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyrewalls damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,275 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 58,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 40,968 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,055 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 29,656 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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 VAK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VAK, 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 NV08 VAK registered?

NV08 VAK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is NV08 VAK safe to buy?

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