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KV08 HVC

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

139,320 mi
Last recorded139,320 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 139,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 126,620 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 122,791 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 116,723 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 112,016 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 109,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,073 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 92,550 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,899 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 79,898 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 69,149 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,762 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,533 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Feb 2014 40,841 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,769 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,023 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 10,965 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 HVC is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KV08 HVC, 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 KV08 HVC registered?

KV08 HVC is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is KV08 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 HVC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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