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KL08 OEV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,930 mi
Last recorded109,930 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 OEV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 109,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 106,799 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 103,255 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorated, preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 27 Dec 2023 103,255 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorated, preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 28 Dec 2022 100,020 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 96,930 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,280 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2019 89,822 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 85,150 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,326 miles

Front wipers split

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,965 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,118 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,263 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,503 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,549 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 OEV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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