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FL08 KFV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,492 mi
Last recorded135,492 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 KFV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 135,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion rear axle

corrosion rear inner sills/chassis

Fail 18 Feb 2022 135,492 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion rear axle

corrosion rear inner sills/chassis

Pass 16 Feb 2021 129,329 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Offside Rear condition of exhaust mounting

Pass 13 Apr 2019 117,522 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both dront (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 108,521 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance crack (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 108,521 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance crack (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,425 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides starting to fade (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear slight damage (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 101,421 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides worn excessive on outer edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides starting to fade (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear slight damage (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,700 miles

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

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

both rear tyres lightly perished on tread face

Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres lightly perished on tread face

Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,420 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 88,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,104 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,300 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,116 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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FL08 KFV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FL08 KFV, 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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FL08 KFV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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