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KJ08 VRO

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,331 mi
Last recorded103,331 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 VRO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 103,331 miles

General corrosion.

Under trays present

Pass 5 Dec 2024 93,152 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn on both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,828 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & both rear 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 81,828 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Position lamp not working OSF and NSR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & both rear 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 71,120 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,506 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,925 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 50,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,865 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 45,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,918 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 41,918 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,252 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,440 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,972 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,393 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,514 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 VRO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

KJ08 VRO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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