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FY08 KPX

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,453 mi
Last recorded163,453 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 KPX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 163,453 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 157,564 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 152,994 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 152,994 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 144,916 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 144,916 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 138,532 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))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,438 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 136,438 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 129,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 123,478 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 123,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 117,427 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 117,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 110,447 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 110,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 104,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear perished between tred

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 104,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear perished between tred

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 87,043 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 71,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 71,803 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,293 miles

n/s/f wiper blade torn at end but clearing screen

n/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

o/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 48,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f wiper blade torn at end but clearing screen

n/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

o/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 34,412 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 KPX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KPX, 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 KPX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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