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KV08 HTZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

254,101 mi
Last recorded254,101 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 HTZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 254,101 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2023 254,101 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2022 242,158 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 242,158 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 224,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 224,228 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 217,037 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 192,217 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components.

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 178,715 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 178,712 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 137,471 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2017 137,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 127,799 miles

Nearside front wheel bead rim buckled.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,656 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 109,176 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 109,176 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,715 miles

n/s indicator side repeator cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2014 93,715 miles

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

n/s indicator side repeator cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2013 77,728 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 62,476 miles

front tyres 3mm

front wipers poor

Pass 19 Mar 2011 44,507 miles

rear tyres 2.5mm and unevenly worn

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 HTZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HTZ, 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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KV08 HTZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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