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OV08 JZK

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

138,502 mi
Last recorded138,502 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 138,502 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 132,457 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 126,027 miles

Front suspension knock

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 120,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both back plates excessively corroded

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight knock front suspension

Pass 19 Mar 2022 117,167 miles

Both front lower ball joint gators perished.

Both rear disc back plates corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre on the wear bars.

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

Offside Front Tyre has sidewall damage.

Offside Front Tyre on the wear bars and worn on the inside edge.

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Mar 2021 112,682 miles

offside rear brake is binding slightly

rear brake back plates are corroded

rear discs and pads are in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2021 112,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

rear brake back plates are corroded

offside rear brake is binding slightly

rear discs and pads are in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2020 106,650 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear seats full not allowing to check belts or buckles

Pass 7 Aug 2019 97,880 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 94,095 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 89,244 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 79,413 miles

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

Rear discs looking worn

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,058 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,360 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,768 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,138 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 JZK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JZK, 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 JZK registered?

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

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