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KV08 XVJ

2008 Honda Legend

Black Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,763 mi
Last recorded83,763 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Legend65,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 XVJ
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 83,763 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 81,693 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 78,780 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 76,497 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,037 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 70,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,991 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 67,983 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 63,996 miles

Offside head lamp lense temporary repaired

bonnet open warning light on/scs circuit shorted

Fail 30 Jul 2018 63,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside head lamp lense temporary repaired

bonnet open warning light on/scs circuit shorted

Pass 15 May 2018 63,819 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 54,966 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 50,364 miles

All tyres perished.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2014 44,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,098 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 32,913 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,210 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,732 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Legend?

Based on 39,583 MOT tests across 4,365 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,513
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,657
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 900
position lamp(s) not working 863
brake binding 853
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 783
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KV08 XVJ is a 2008 Honda Legend in Black with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2008 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 65,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Legend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV08 XVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Legend typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Legend is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV08 XVJ registered?

KV08 XVJ is a 2008 Honda Legend, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KV08 XVJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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