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FL08 KWE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,853 mi
Last recorded168,853 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 KWE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 168,853 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter perished/light splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 168,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens deteriorated no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter perished/light splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 161,421 miles

BOTH headlight lenses deteriorating

BOTH rear coil springs corroding

BOTH rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch guard damaged & front part missing

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner arch guard missing

Fail 4 Oct 2022 161,421 miles

BOTH headlight lenses deteriorating

BOTH rear coil springs corroding

BOTH rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch guard damaged & front part missing

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner arch guard missing

Pass 12 Oct 2021 151,818 miles

BOTH rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front inner arch guard damaged/missing

Offside Front inner arch guard missing

front bumper tapped up

rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust join corroded

slight oil leak (sump plug)

Fail 11 Oct 2021 151,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated to excess (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated to excess (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front inner arch guard damaged/missing

Offside Front inner arch guard missing

front bumper tapped up

rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust join corroded

slight oil leak (sump plug)

Pass 16 Oct 2020 143,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Nearside Front inner arch guard missing at front & damaged at top

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

battery loose but secure

Fail 12 Oct 2020 143,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also gaiters split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Nearside Front inner arch guard missing at front & damaged at top

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

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

battery loose but secure

Pass 16 Apr 2019 128,419 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 123,953 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,155 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 113,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 101,957 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 101,957 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 77,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers slight smudgy

Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,761 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,178 miles

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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FL08 KWE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWE, 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 KWE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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