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KV58 PLX

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,122 mi
Last recorded142,122 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 PLX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 142,122 miles

both headlights in poor condition

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 137,623 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 137,623 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 May 2023 132,231 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have some surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 132,231 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have some surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 129,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 129,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 123,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 121,529 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 119,100 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 119,083 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 110,343 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 105,341 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 99,007 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,794 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 71,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres cracking,out of shape and in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2011 55,086 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs look worn

rear tyres cracking,out of shape and in poor condition

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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KV58 PLX is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KV58 PLX, 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 KV58 PLX registered?

KV58 PLX is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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