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KM08 VTP

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,251 mi
Last recorded146,251 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 VTP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 146,251 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 136,568 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 136,559 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 124,004 miles

Front and rear springs and rear shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 119,305 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 119,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 108,157 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 108,157 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 98,494 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 98,494 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 23 May 2017 86,539 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 76,532 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 76,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,075 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)

Offside front tyre worn on iner wall.

Rear tyres stept.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 63,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,253 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 51,482 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 25 Apr 2012 40,016 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 29,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,758 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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KM08 VTP is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KM08 VTP, 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 KM08 VTP registered?

KM08 VTP is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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