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HV08 KNJ

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,718 mi
Last recorded96,718 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 96,718 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 93,664 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 90,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2022 88,097 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,298 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 84,298 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,633 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 81,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

undertray rubs on n/s anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,420 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 78,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,067 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,925 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,592 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 64,592 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,383 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,085 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,553 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,181 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,202 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KNJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV08 KNJ, 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 HV08 KNJ registered?

HV08 KNJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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