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HN08 KBO

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,154 mi
Last recorded158,154 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 KBO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 158,154 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 148,206 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 147,800 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 128,889 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 4 Mar 2022 128,889 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 5 Mar 2021 104,912 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 104,912 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 92,567 miles

### STRONG ADVISE ### BOTH front tyres worn on edges

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light ### STRONG ADVISE #### (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective/damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective/damaged.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 82,297 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working Lens damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective/damaged.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,676 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 66,676 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,011 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 48,662 miles

damage on the o/s/f bumper

front brake discs scored

rear discs scored

rear pads low

Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,985 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 42,976 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 35,632 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,489 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,838 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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HN08 KBO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HN08 KBO, 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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HN08 KBO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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