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KU08 KUS

2008 Honda Civic

Orange Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

168,881 mi
Last recorded168,881 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 KUS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 168,881 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 161,468 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 153,831 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 146,809 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 140,963 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 129,692 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 117,339 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm

Fail 28 Feb 2018 117,332 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 4 Mar 2017 95,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,354 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,525 miles

Advise nearside rear inner tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 27 Dec 2013 22,693 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 21,611 miles

Right hand front tyre worn on edges and on limet now very early attension adviced

Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,908 miles

Drivers side wiper blade split on end...

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,187 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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KU08 KUS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Orange with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KU08 KUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 KUS registered?

KU08 KUS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KU08 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 KUS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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