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FT08 KLF

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,264 mi
Last recorded132,264 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 KLF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 132,264 miles

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

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))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2025 130,090 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 130,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion under vehicle

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 126,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 122,112 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 122,112 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 117,913 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 117,913 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 114,367 miles

Rear suspension shocker tops slight play o/s and n/s

Fail 2 Aug 2021 114,367 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension shocker tops slight play o/s and n/s

Pass 23 Jul 2020 110,146 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 110,146 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 106,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 106,915 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,068 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 102,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,912 miles

O/s/f wheel arch trim security

Fail 28 Jul 2017 96,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/s/f wheel arch trim security

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,639 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,621 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,351 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,191 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2011 23,357 miles

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

Offside 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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FT08 KLF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT08 KLF, 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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FT08 KLF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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