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KW08 VUM

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,555 mi
Last recorded84,555 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 VUM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 84,555 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,002 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 72,319 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 66,198 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 66,198 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 63,324 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,046 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 59,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,867 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,813 miles

Nearside Front deep cuts in Tyre sidewall

Nearside Front wiper smears

Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,672 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limits

Offside rear tyre nail on outer edge (unrepairable)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 35,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2015 35,773 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 30,888 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 28,567 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 26,361 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,240 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 VUM is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KW08 VUM, 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 KW08 VUM registered?

KW08 VUM is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is KW08 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 VUM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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