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KU08 KVA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

230,036 mi
Last recorded230,036 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 KVA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 230,036 miles

Front Engine undertray deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 230,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 v budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine undertray deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 216,282 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 210,424 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 210,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 208,488 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 208,430 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 206,126 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 201,243 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 190,790 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 190,790 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 171,690 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 171,690 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 139,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 103,153 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 103,153 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,148 miles

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

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 KVA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KU08 KVA, 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 KU08 KVA registered?

KU08 KVA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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