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KK08 FUV

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,551 mi
Last recorded166,551 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK08 FUV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 166,551 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 166,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 163,980 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 163,980 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 157,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2022 139,824 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 139,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 130,331 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 130,331 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 126,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 101,195 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,803 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,016 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,506 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,493 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,909 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 43,751 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

front tyres 2-3 mm tread depth.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,963 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 33,963 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,304 miles

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

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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KK08 FUV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KK08 FUV, 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 KK08 FUV registered?

KK08 FUV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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