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FY08 KFT

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,431 mi
Last recorded111,431 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 KFT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 111,431 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged no sharp edges

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 105,766 miles

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

under body slight corroded and suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2022 105,766 miles

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

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

under body slight corroded and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 101,700 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 101,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 98,160 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 98,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 91,463 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,532 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,579 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,908 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

all brake discs have corrosion to brake faces

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2016 72,908 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

all brake discs have corrosion to brake faces

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,407 miles

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

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

slight uneven wear n/s rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2016 72,402 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight uneven wear n/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,032 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 39,912 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,011 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,102 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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FY08 KFT is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY08 KFT, 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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FY08 KFT is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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