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HJ08 KAU

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

118,968 mi
Last recorded118,968 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 KAU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 118,968 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 112,595 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 105,842 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 98,311 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 90,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,903 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,712 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 69,347 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,079 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,519 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,751 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 46,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perished and feathered wear to inner and worn low

o/s/r tyre perished and feathered wear to inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,286 miles

n/s/r tyre perished and feathered wear to inner and worn low

o/s/r tyre perished and feathered wear to inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,006 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,535 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,883 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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HJ08 KAU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HJ08 KAU, 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 HJ08 KAU registered?

HJ08 KAU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HJ08 KAU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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