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OE08 ZVK

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,872 mi
Last recorded168,872 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 168,872 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 168,245 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 167,349 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 145,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 130,528 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front Washers work, but dull down after.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 130,528 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front Washers work, but dull down after.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 124,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

knock in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2022 119,469 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to scrub inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 114,546 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 110,414 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 110,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 105,930 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,506 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 99,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,910 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,213 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,079 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 67,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,292 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 ZVK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZVK, 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 ZVK registered?

OE08 ZVK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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