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A17 WMK

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,900 mi
Last recorded116,900 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 WMK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 116,900 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 115,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 113,399 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 113,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 108,809 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 108,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,116 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 12 Oct 2021 102,116 miles

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

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

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

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,395 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,373 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 83,009 miles

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 83,009 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2017 80,325 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside inner brake light inop

Fail 19 Mar 2017 80,325 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearside inner brake light inop

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,328 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 76,328 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,170 miles

Both rear discs are corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 65,170 miles

Both rear discs are corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 56,487 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 48,493 miles

emmissions was too clean for a reading

Pass 6 May 2011 37,813 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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A17 WMK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A17 WMK, 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 A17 WMK registered?

A17 WMK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is A17 WMK safe to buy?

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