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BK08 KHL

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,820 mi
Last recorded74,820 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 KHL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 74,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 73,322 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,691 miles

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

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 1 Mar 2024 71,691 miles

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

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

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2023 69,090 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 69,090 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 66,596 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 66,596 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,656 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 63,656 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 62,079 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 62,079 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,756 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 55,252 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,074 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,659 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,236 miles

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

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

advise tracking

Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,091 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,961 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,159 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,585 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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BK08 KHL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BK08 KHL, 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 BK08 KHL registered?

BK08 KHL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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