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HV08 KNF

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,086 mi
Last recorded139,086 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 KNF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 139,086 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 135,731 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 135,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 132,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD GETTING LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 132,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water to screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No dip pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror smashed (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD GETTING LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 124,884 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 123,592 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 123,592 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 120,436 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 106,576 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 106,432 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 85,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,217 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,913 miles

sill covers fitted

ns and od headlamp aims set at lower limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel door trim missing but not adversely effecting fuel door or fuel cap security

Fail 6 Mar 2013 51,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel door trim missing but not adversely effecting fuel door or fuel cap security

ns and od headlamp aims set at lower limit

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,259 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,325 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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HV08 KNF is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HV08 KNF, 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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HV08 KNF is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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