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KW08 VUS

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

148,086 mi
Last recorded148,086 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 VUS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 148,086 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 148,086 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 145,907 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 145,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 143,034 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 137,360 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 137,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 126,941 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 126,941 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 113,803 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 113,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 103,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has two nails in the tread

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front tyre is nearing the wear bars

Fail 28 Jun 2019 103,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has two nails in the tread

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front tyre is nearing the wear bars

Pass 29 Jun 2018 94,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre on the 2mm wear bars

Offside Front tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Fail 28 Jun 2018 94,431 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on the 2mm wear bars

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

Offside Front tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,292 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 85,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 81,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

off side front wing indicator lens damaged

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2016 81,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

off side front wing indicator lens damaged

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,651 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 71,205 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,109 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 59,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,379 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 39,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in offside rear tyre.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,237 miles

cut in offside rear tyre.

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 VUS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KW08 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

KW08 VUS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is KW08 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 VUS shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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