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OE08 VKF

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,941 mi
Last recorded199,941 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 VKF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 199,941 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 199,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 176,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 161,629 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 135,920 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 135,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror indicator repeater unit (6.1.C.1)

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

Both front tyres scrubbed both edges

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside wiper blade torn

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

Pass 30 May 2016 110,309 miles

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

offside mirror indicator glass broken

Fail 30 May 2016 110,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

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

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

nearside front tyre scrubbed on both edges

offside mirror indicator glass broken

Pass 28 May 2015 87,032 miles

nearside front fog lamp lens is smashed

nearside rear light unit has water in it

Fail 28 May 2015 87,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp lens is smashed

nearside rear light unit has water in it

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,802 miles

nearside front fog lamp lens is broken

Fail 11 Jun 2014 65,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front fog lamp lens is broken

Fail 11 Jun 2013 50,200 miles

All tyres getting close to limit (2-3mm)

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

Offside front inner wing damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,200 miles

All tyres getting close to limit (2-3mm)

Offside front inner wing damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,272 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 VKF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OE08 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

OE08 VKF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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