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KX08 YVW

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,792 mi
Last recorded107,792 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 YVW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 107,792 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 94,526 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 13 Mar 2025 94,526 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 28 Feb 2024 90,665 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

engine oil level low

front tyres wearing thin

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 13 Mar 2023 87,415 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 13 Mar 2023 87,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 21 Feb 2022 84,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to limit (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Fail 21 Feb 2022 84,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to limit (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 80,745 miles

brake pipes plastic coated/greased restricting inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2020 77,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion to exhaust system

some wear and deterioration to front tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2019 72,466 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 72,466 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 68,461 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 68,461 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 64,579 miles

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

deterioration to exhaust heat shield at rear

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,040 miles

Nearside Rear Outer position lamp not working

Pass 19 Jan 2015 54,602 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 54,582 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all brake discs corroded on the lips

both front tyres have edges wear

both front wheels valve stems surface perish cracking

nearside rear tyre close to devoiding of tread on both edges,shallow cuts/perish cracks in areas and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

offside rear tyre close to devoiding of tread on inner edge.worn outer,shallow perish cracking in areas and 3mm tread depth in areas

slight difference in front brakes applications

Fail 27 Sep 2013 48,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs corroded on the lips

both front tyres have edges wear

both front wheels valve stems surface perish cracking

nearside rear tyre close to devoiding of tread on both edges,shallow cuts/perish cracks in areas and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

offside rear tyre close to devoiding of tread on inner edge.worn outer,shallow perish cracking in areas and 3mm tread depth in areas

slight difference in front brakes applications

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,516 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded on inside surfaces,though not seriously weakened

both rear tyres worn shoulders,and surface cracking in areas

Fail 10 Sep 2012 40,516 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded on inside surfaces,though not seriously weakened

both rear tyres worn shoulders,and surface cracking in areas

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,506 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

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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KX08 YVW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KX08 YVW, 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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What year was KX08 YVW registered?

KX08 YVW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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