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OV08 JYY

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,433 mi
Last recorded132,433 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JYY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 132,433 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 132,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2023 118,707 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 109,024 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 109,024 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,788 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,854 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 87,315 miles

hand brake has small amount of reserve travel

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2019 87,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

hand brake has small amount of reserve travel

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated small amount of reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2, slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

oil level low

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 12 Nov 2018 84,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated small amount of reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2, slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

oil level low

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2017 80,072 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2016 75,935 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2016 75,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2015 70,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,849 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,906 miles

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

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

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 JYY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYY, 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 JYY registered?

OV08 JYY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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