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KP08 DLK

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,042 mi
Last recorded122,042 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 DLK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 122,042 miles

Both headlamps opaque but not adversely affecting beam pattern

Corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 17 Oct 2025 122,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamps opaque but not adversely affecting beam pattern

Corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 10 Aug 2024 113,937 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 105,111 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 96,090 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 89,043 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 82,947 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 82,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,369 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 71,369 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyres perishing in tread

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

Offside Rear Tyres perishing in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,423 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,524 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 58,524 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 51,380 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2015 51,380 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2013 37,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,943 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,710 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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KP08 DLK 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 75%.

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 KP08 DLK, 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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KP08 DLK is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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