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KW08 VVG

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

230,217 mi
Last recorded230,217 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 230,217 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 230,217 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 215,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt returns back slow

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 215,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt returns back slow

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 200,566 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 183,363 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/ spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 183,362 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/ spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 170,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 170,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 156,494 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2020 156,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 138,953 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 138,937 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 112,723 miles

advise crack in os mirror but does not effect drivers view to osr

Pass 10 Jul 2017 98,202 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 98,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,471 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 85,471 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,515 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 72,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,910 miles

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 1 Jul 2013 48,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 48,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,152 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 39,152 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 VVG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black 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 VVG, 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 VVG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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