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FM08 KVD

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,210 mi
Last recorded189,210 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 KVD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 189,210 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 183,728 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 173,422 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has small cut in tread

o/s headlight pattern poor

Pass 15 Oct 2018 160,069 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 160,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 142,232 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 129,616 miles

suspect there has been a diesel leak from n/s/r floor area under floor covers

Pass 2 Oct 2015 115,178 miles

n/s track rod end boot starting to split

Fail 2 Oct 2015 115,178 miles

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

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

n/s track rod end boot starting to split

Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,961 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 104,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 89,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,723 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2013 85,363 miles

advise emissions to low to test

advise offside rear tyre on 3mm

advise rear brake pads starting to wear low

advise to HID head light washers / cleaning device not fitted ????

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,174 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,637 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Apr 2011 42,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs 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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FM08 KVD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM08 KVD, 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 FM08 KVD registered?

FM08 KVD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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