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DV08 KKB

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,782 mi
Last recorded135,782 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KKB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 135,782 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 134,126 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 131,859 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 131,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Disc backing plate corroded / slightly insecure.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 129,793 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 129,132 miles

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 18 Feb 2020 129,132 miles

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

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

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 117,696 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has some corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,446 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,605 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 97,435 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,982 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 74,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 68,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 61,954 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,923 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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DV08 KKB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV08 KKB, 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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DV08 KKB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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