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DV08 KUA

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,520 mi
Last recorded127,520 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KUA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 127,520 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 127,519 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 122,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 ... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly lose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 .... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 122,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 ... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly lose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 .... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 94,906 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2023 94,906 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2022

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2022

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 82,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,595 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 70,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 63,413 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 58,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 52,908 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,629 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 46,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,075 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,925 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,953 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,599 miles

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

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

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 KUA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol 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 DV08 KUA, 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 KUA registered?

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

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