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KE08 YLV

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,761 mi
Last recorded143,761 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 YLV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 143,761 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 139,342 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 134,244 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 134,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 126,873 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 121,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 116,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 110,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,971 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 102,970 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 95,370 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,985 miles

Vehicle under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect certain items

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 86,985 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect certain items

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2016 80,275 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 80,275 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 71,134 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 70,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 65,684 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,669 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,833 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,477 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 44,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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KE08 YLV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KE08 YLV, 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 KE08 YLV registered?

KE08 YLV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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