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KV08 FWD

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,203 mi
Last recorded151,203 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 FWD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 151,203 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 141,069 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,844 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 127,837 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 112,513 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 100,979 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 100,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Full engine & underbody covers fitted.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 94,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Full engine & underbody covers fitted.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs badly corroded on inner face.

front brakes req attention imbalance only just meets requirements.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 84,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs badly corroded on inner face.

front brakes req attention imbalance only just meets requirements.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 73,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in sidewall o/s/r tyre.

rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,223 miles

cut in sidewall o/s/r tyre.

rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 54,322 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 41,342 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 41,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 41,301 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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KV08 FWD is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KV08 FWD, 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 KV08 FWD registered?

KV08 FWD is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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