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DV08 KMZ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,009 mi
Last recorded119,009 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KMZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 119,009 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in under seal front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 119,009 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in under seal front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 107,619 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT+REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 99,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,629 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 90,992 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 89,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,799 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

light exhaust leak o/s/f

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,195 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,850 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,131 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 72,131 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,813 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,781 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,360 miles

front tyres are getting low on tread.(205/55/16v)

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 KMZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DV08 KMZ, 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 DV08 KMZ registered?

DV08 KMZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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