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KO08 CVJ

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,794 mi
Last recorded131,794 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 CVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 131,794 miles

Nearside Front mirror flasher les cover missing

Fail 9 Oct 2025 131,789 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears inner side walls split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front mirror flasher les cover missing

Pass 8 Oct 2024 127,609 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 123,873 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 123,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 121,738 miles

slight hand brake travel

Pass 11 Oct 2021 119,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 113,564 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 106,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 100,253 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2018 100,253 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 95,175 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 91,858 miles

Front Brake pads worn low

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 13 May 2016 83,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 75,055 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 64,339 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 64,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 52,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 41,167 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,522 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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KO08 CVJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KO08 CVJ, 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 KO08 CVJ registered?

KO08 CVJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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