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K20 AHD

2008 Honda Civic

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,019 mi
Last recorded158,019 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 AHD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 158,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 158,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 147,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 147,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 134,149 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 134,009 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2022 126,364 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 126,259 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced inside of lense (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 110,411 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 110,411 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 108,616 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 108,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,082 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2017 97,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,953 miles

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

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2016 86,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (aftermarket HID kit fitted) (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bold edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no patern (aftermarket HID kit fitted) (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both wipers not tested due to washers

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 81,331 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,573 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,010 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,861 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,457 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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K20 AHD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K20 AHD, 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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K20 AHD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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