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KS08 YAV

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,246 mi
Last recorded178,246 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YAV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 178,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door indicator lens cracked (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 178,246 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door indicator lens cracked (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 171,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 159,864 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 152,406 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 152,364 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2021 149,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2020 139,833 miles
Pass 19 May 2019 131,587 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 129,996 miles

Nearside Rear tyre as nail

Pass 15 May 2017 126,521 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 122,121 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,656 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 98,706 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 98,706 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 78,790 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 78,790 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,787 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,872 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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KS08 YAV 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 73.7%.

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 KS08 YAV, 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 KS08 YAV registered?

KS08 YAV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is KS08 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YAV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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