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DU08 KAO

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,441 mi
Last recorded162,441 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 KAO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 162,441 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 143,964 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 132,411 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2022 111,782 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 111,755 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 89,041 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,628 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 86,615 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 80,571 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 80,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,741 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 71,733 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,583 miles

LOW OIL LEVEL AT TIME OF TEST.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,928 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 56,540 miles

low engine oil.

Fail 5 Feb 2014 56,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

low engine oil.

Pass 8 May 2013 49,991 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 39,829 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,968 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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DU08 KAO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU08 KAO, 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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DU08 KAO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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