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OV08 GVX

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,489 mi
Last recorded111,489 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 GVX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 111,489 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 109,470 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 104,335 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 93,204 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 113,494 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 89,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2021 89,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 85,133 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 85,133 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,050 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 81,050 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 77,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 69,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 61,350 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 61,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,482 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing and tread wearing low.

offside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,947 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,947 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,235 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,003 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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OV08 GVX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OV08 GVX, 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 OV08 GVX registered?

OV08 GVX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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