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FY08 KWC

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,916 mi
Last recorded103,916 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 KWC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2026 103,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR BADLY CORRODED AND HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring seat into boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Boot floor badly corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE MOUNT FLOOR TO SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE MOUNT FLOOR TO SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 96,994 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 96,994 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc backplate corroded

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency low

Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,645 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,332 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 71,332 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 29 Apr 2017 56,340 miles

Rear Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 41,044 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 41,043 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 36,959 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 30,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,697 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,797 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 13,516 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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FY08 KWC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FY08 KWC, 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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What year was FY08 KWC registered?

FY08 KWC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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