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KM08 VTZ

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,898 mi
Last recorded72,898 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 VTZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 72,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,625 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 67,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 65,840 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 62,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN V.LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 62,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2017 62,744 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

engine light on

Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,451 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread but not on legal limit

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread but not on legal limit

Fail 23 Sep 2015 60,451 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread but not on legal limit.

Offside Front tyre wearing wearing on inner and outer edges of tread but not on legal limit

Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2012 40,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2011 36,447 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front door mirror casing damaged (no sharp edges)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,447 miles

offside front door mirror casing damaged (no sharp edges)

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 VTZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM08 VTZ registered?

KM08 VTZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is KM08 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 VTZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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