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BJ08 KGE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,158 mi
Last recorded111,158 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 KGE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 111,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 104,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 99,943 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 99,943 miles

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

Offside 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 19 Apr 2023 94,581 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 94,581 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 88,889 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 May 2022 88,889 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 83,177 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 83,177 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe near front box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 79,871 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 75,283 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 May 2018 67,867 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 67,867 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,340 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 61,340 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,229 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 56,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,734 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,263 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 42,263 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,945 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,509 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,055 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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BJ08 KGE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ08 KGE, 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 BJ08 KGE registered?

BJ08 KGE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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