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OV08 JVK

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,285 mi
Last recorded78,285 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JVK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 78,285 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule jump hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking / perishing , especially on outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 78,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Unable to check aim , as beam pattern too poor (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Unable to check aim , as beam pattern too poor (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge especially outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule jump hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking / perishing , especially on outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy/ crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy/ crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 75,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy/ crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy/ crazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 71,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 66,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking / perishing in tread grooves area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 57,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more - on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 57,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more - on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 53,971 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 49,064 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 44,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit especially on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 38,621 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules jump hose from front to rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 38,621 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules jump hose from front to rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 33,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 27,767 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 24,070 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,546 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,344 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 JVK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV08 JVK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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