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FY08 KVV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,983 mi
Last recorded76,983 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 KVV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 76,983 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2026 76,983 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 71,640 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 64,969 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 56,864 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 48,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody tray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 38,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 37,645 miles

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

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

nearside and offside sill covers fitted obscuring sills to be checked

under panel fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Fail 11 Feb 2020 37,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside and offside sill covers fitted obscuring sills to be checked

under panel fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 12 Feb 2019 37,618 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 37,155 miles

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

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

under panels fitted obscuring components to be checked

Pass 21 Feb 2017 35,200 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,636 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,346 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,842 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,441 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 22,870 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,953 miles

rear brake discs worn

wipers poor

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 KVV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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FY08 KVV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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