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OE08 VKJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,073 mi
Last recorded114,073 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 VKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 114,073 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 114,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 102,151 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 102,149 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,863 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 90,863 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

rear seats folded and covered not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jun 2016 85,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear seats folded and covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,841 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,578 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2012 53,153 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,077 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 VKJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

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

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