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KW08 VUH

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,031 mi
Last recorded124,031 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 VUH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 124,031 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 108,645 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr/nsr ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 104,303 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 104,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,590 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 96,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 89,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,479 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner front suspension arm bush slight tearing

Offside Rear Inner front suspension arm bush slight tearing

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2016 85,478 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner front suspension arm bush slight tearing

Offside Rear Inner front suspension arm bush slight tearing

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,868 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,501 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,482 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 53,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 44,568 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,713 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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KW08 VUH is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KW08 VUH, 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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KW08 VUH is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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