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EJ08 KVA

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,241 mi
Last recorded101,241 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 KVA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 101,241 miles

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

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

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2024 101,240 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front underbody/wing guard loose

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

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2023 97,713 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 97,713 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear Hanger Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,359 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1x centre/rear mounting bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

nearside front side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 25 Jan 2022 91,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x centre/rear mounting bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

nearside front side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 27 Jan 2021 83,408 miles

All vehicle levels/pressures low.

Play/wear at steering rack ends.

Wheel hub caps fitted.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,676 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre wear offside @3.5/4mm, nearside @3/3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

slight tight action at offside rear brake

Fail 26 Jul 2019 71,676 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre wear offside @3.5/4mm, nearside @3/3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

slight tight action at offside rear brake

Pass 23 Jul 2018 64,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 55,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyre wear offside @3.5mm, nearside @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) suggest front to rear tyre swap ))

wheel trims, sill and extensive underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,326 miles

Centre exhaust corrosion

front tyres 3-4mm

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,299 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall small cuts

coil spring corroded start corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,999 miles

n/s/r tyre shoulder low tread ,o/s/r tyre 3mm & sidewall cut both rear original 6 years plus old

Fail 19 Jul 2013 36,879 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,879 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,168 miles

off side front wiper poor

Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,148 miles

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

cut o/s/f tyre sidewall

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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EJ08 KVA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EJ08 KVA, 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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EJ08 KVA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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