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KV08 PVA

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,366 mi
Last recorded117,366 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 PVA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 117,366 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 117,364 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 115,372 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2024 111,209 miles

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

front bumper slightly loose

Fail 8 Jan 2024 111,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front bumper slightly loose

Pass 10 Jan 2023 101,654 miles

headlamps need polish

Fail 10 Jan 2023 101,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamps need polish

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2022 96,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,389 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 89,388 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 74,967 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 74,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,909 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,515 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,742 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under comonents

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,933 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,393 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,795 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 24,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,217 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)

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 PVA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PVA, 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 PVA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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