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AU08 KGK

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,067 mi
Last recorded103,067 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 KGK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 103,067 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 103,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 96,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 96,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 88,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 88,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slighty sticking on

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 79,698 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,965 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 70,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 67,114 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 63,450 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,072 miles

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

under shields fitted restricting view

Pass 29 May 2018 54,145 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 47,937 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,499 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,101 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 43,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,231 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,588 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,208 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 18,973 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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AU08 KGK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU08 KGK, 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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AU08 KGK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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