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KP08 VLJ

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,629 mi
Last recorded115,629 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 VLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 115,629 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 115,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 113,952 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 113,952 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 111,966 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 109,408 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 105,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 105,919 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 100,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 93,878 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 93,878 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 88,669 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 31 Jul 2018 85,624 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,043 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 83,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,453 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,433 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 41,320 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 41,320 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,633 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 23,612 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 23,612 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 23,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight cut in offside front tyre outer wall.

slight cut in offside rear tyre outer wall.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,397 miles

slight cut in offside front tyre outer wall.

slight cut in offside rear tyre outer wall.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 18,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

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 VLJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP08 VLJ, 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 KP08 VLJ registered?

KP08 VLJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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