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KW08 VVB

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,406 mi
Last recorded121,406 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 VVB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 121,406 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 121,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 118,418 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 118,354 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 112,786 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,738 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,837 miles

advise rear discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 4 Dec 2020 96,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise rear discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 8 Jun 2019 83,859 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,497 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,933 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,136 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,769 miles

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

Offside rear tyre peishing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,048 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,886 miles

All brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 20,886 miles

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

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 VVB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

KW08 VVB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 VVB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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