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K20 FJJ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,724 mi
Last recorded94,724 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 FJJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 94,724 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 90,326 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,523 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 86,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 82,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 78,981 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,021 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 76,020 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,189 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 73,187 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front under-tray loose but secure

Pass 28 Nov 2018 64,089 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 56,724 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front slight brake bind repair soon

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

exhaust heat shield loose

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2016 53,896 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Nov 2016 53,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2015 50,413 miles

slight exhaust leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 50,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all 4 discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2014 47,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 47,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,549 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2013 44,549 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 41,631 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,631 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 35,766 miles

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

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 FJJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FJJ, 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 FJJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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