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FM08 KVV

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,430 mi
Last recorded97,430 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 KVV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 97,430 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear axle

Fail 18 May 2026 97,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear axle

Pass 16 May 2025 95,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 91,426 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing 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))

temp fuel cap seal ok

Fail 12 Apr 2024 91,425 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing 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))

temp fuel cap seal ok

under tray slightly insecure

Pass 10 May 2023 88,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 May 2022 84,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 80,927 miles

2 Front head light fadding

N/S/R shock has surface rust

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

Rear Axle has surface rust

n/s/r coil spring has surface rust

o/s/r shock has surface rust

undertry fitted stopping from inspection

Fail 2 Aug 2021 80,927 miles

2 Front head light fadding

N/S/R shock has surface rust

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle has surface rust

n/s/r coil spring has surface rust

o/s/r shock has surface rust

undertry fitted stopping from inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2020 75,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe/axle slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering rack gear slightly worn

Fail 27 Jun 2020 75,859 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected nearside repeater not emitting enough light and lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe/axle slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering rack gear slightly worn

Pass 16 May 2019 67,992 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 67,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 55,437 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 55,436 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 41,568 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,077 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,399 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,221 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,366 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 20,739 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 20,739 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,709 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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FM08 KVV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KVV, 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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FM08 KVV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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