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KJ08 PXY

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

184,061 mi
Last recorded184,061 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 184,061 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

General underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2025 183,073 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 183,071 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 179,510 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 174,069 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 173,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 165,133 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 165,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 143,333 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 143,333 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 126,293 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 126,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested x2 (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 104,621 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2019 104,621 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,549 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre front exhaust leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2018 93,549 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre front exhaust leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,138 miles

Undertray & Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,076 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 69,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 55,048 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,048 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,862 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,815 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 PXY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KJ08 PXY, 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 PXY registered?

KJ08 PXY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 August 2008.

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