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KL08 SFK

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,268 mi
Last recorded147,268 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 SFK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 147,268 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 237,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle fractured hole (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2024 139,328 miles

Offside Rear brake discs backing plate missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2024 139,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear brake discs backing plate missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2023 214,403 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 125,427 miles

slight corrosion to under vehicle components

small stonechip to windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2021 122,846 miles

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

Nearside Front slight noise from strut top mounting

Nearside Front slight oil misting on shock absorber

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 122,828 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Front slight noise from strut top mounting

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 120,441 miles
Pass 12 May 2019 116,465 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2019 116,465 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 110,253 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,164 miles

Underbody guards fitted.

Pass 24 Apr 2016 84,301 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 69,038 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,192 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 36,073 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 20,613 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 15,209 miles

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

rear number slight deterioration

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 SFK is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SFK, 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 KL08 SFK registered?

KL08 SFK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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