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KV08 XVB

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,342 mi
Last recorded146,342 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 146,342 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 137,656 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 128,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under covers & trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 121,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under body cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2019 110,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 101,134 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn void of tread on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm tread remaining on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on tread on edges

Washer fluid slightly poor spray

Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,013 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,368 miles

all tyres getting near limit

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,462 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,341 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 XVB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

KV08 XVB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is KV08 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 XVB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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