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KR57 VJU

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,116 mi
Last recorded112,116 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 VJU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 112,116 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 112,116 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 102,207 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 3 Jan 2024 91,909 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield lose

Fail 3 Jan 2024 91,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield lose

Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,205 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 75,908 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 69,672 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 69,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,226 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2019 61,643 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 56,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 51,352 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 46,240 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,502 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,302 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,501 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,349 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 22,011 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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KR57 VJU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KR57 VJU, 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 KR57 VJU registered?

KR57 VJU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KR57 VJU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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