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OE08 HKW

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,952 mi
Last recorded115,952 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 HKW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 115,952 miles

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2025 110,672 miles

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2024 106,261 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 106,248 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 101,620 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 96,779 miles

Front both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 96,774 miles

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

Front both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 92,870 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly mishappen

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 89,036 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 84,529 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 84,528 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,708 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,541 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 54,541 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 42,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,395 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 40,183 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside wiper small split at end but still clears screen effectively.

Offside wiper small split at end but still clears screen effectively.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight imbalance across front axle at approximatly 75% of braking force.

Pass 11 May 2013 32,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 May 2012 26,921 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 20,319 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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OE08 HKW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc 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 OE08 HKW, 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 OE08 HKW registered?

OE08 HKW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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