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DV08 KSK

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,040 mi
Last recorded121,040 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KSK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 121,040 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 121,038 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 113,771 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 110,747 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 107,309 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 101,385 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 101,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 94,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 84,929 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion not excessive

Fail 12 Aug 2020 84,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion not excessive

Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,465 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,358 miles

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

engine oil on the minimum mark.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 73,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil on the minimum mark.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,333 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% o/s/n/s (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,503 miles

N/S mirror case and lens damaged

O/S mirror case damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2016 59,503 miles

N/S mirror case and lens damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S mirror case damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 52,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s side reapeater damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,446 miles

n/s side reapeater damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note engine oil level low

note nearside rear tyre cracking to sidewall

note rear exhaust silencer heat sheild loose

Fail 5 Mar 2013 38,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,100 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed/ worn

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 KSK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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