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KV08 XVL

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,719 mi
Last recorded154,719 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 XVL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 154,719 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

coolant on min level

Fail 9 Mar 2020 154,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

coolant on min level

Pass 26 Jan 2019 135,451 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 135,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 130,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inside edge low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inside edge low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 130,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inside edge low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inside edge low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 122,331 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 122,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 112,082 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 112,082 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 101,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,761 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,397 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,277 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 XVL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

KV08 XVL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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