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KJ08 MVV

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,324 mi
Last recorded181,324 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 MVV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 181,324 miles

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 6 Feb 2023 181,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 7 Feb 2022 174,038 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 170,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 161,297 miles

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

Rear Play in N/S/R and O/S/R ARB 'D' bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2018 149,845 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arms, compliance bushes perishing and splitting

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts and stones embedding

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in N/S/R and O/S/R ARB 'D' bushes

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Securing lugs on O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R ARB link joints

Pass 27 Jul 2017 142,376 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arms, compliance bushes perishing and starting to split

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2017 142,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arms, compliance bushes perishing and starting to split

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2016 135,626 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F compliance bushes perishing and starting to split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jul 2015 120,536 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight surface corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 22 Jul 2014 111,438 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 111,438 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,793 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 82,822 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,022 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 MVV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MVV, 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 KJ08 MVV registered?

KJ08 MVV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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