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KL08 GWU

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

159,287 mi
Last recorded159,287 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 GWU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 159,287 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 150,452 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 145,465 miles

Exhaust is noisey

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sticker (s) on windscreen - not affecting driver's view

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 145,465 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust is noisey

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sticker (s) on windscreen - not affecting driver's view

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 138,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,157 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 119,474 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 119,474 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 107,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Considerably lower than N/S/R -(Could be slider or caliper ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 91,900 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 91,900 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,108 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,953 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,156 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 21,750 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,763 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,142 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 7,666 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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KL08 GWU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KL08 GWU, 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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KL08 GWU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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