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KJ08 MVR

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,901 mi
Last recorded123,901 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 MVR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 123,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm, worn edges, cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.3mm, worn edges, cracked (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp patterns very poor

Fail 12 Aug 2026 123,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm, worn edges, cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.3mm, worn edges, cracked (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp patterns very poor

Pass 1 Aug 2025 116,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked / poor (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking, wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp patterns very poor

Pass 9 Aug 2024 110,852 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked / poor (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking, wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Aug 2024 110,852 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked / poor (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking, wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2023 104,316 miles

Offside Rear brake shows evidence of heat

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads worn

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots cracked/poor (2.1.3 (g) (i))

headlamp patterns poor

slight knock steering rack area

Pass 16 Aug 2022 98,846 miles

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 16 Aug 2022 98,846 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper poor

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,160 miles

front discs worn + liped

offside front shock slight leak

Pass 18 Aug 2020 87,363 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 87,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 76,885 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 68,955 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 61,442 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,583 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,245 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,056 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,781 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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KJ08 MVR is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc 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 KJ08 MVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ08 MVR registered?

KJ08 MVR is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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