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OE08 VKW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,742 mi
Last recorded116,742 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 VKW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 116,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 116,712 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 111,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 106,117 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 97,441 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 97,441 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 89,721 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,750 miles

under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jun 2017 129,750 miles

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

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

under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,313 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 77,313 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,333 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,804 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 63,804 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,284 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers split

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 VKW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

OE08 VKW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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The MOT history for OE08 VKW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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