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KX08 YVY

2008 Honda Civic

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,708 mi
Last recorded139,708 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 YVY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 139,708 miles

Both rear Shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Underbody and suspension area's corroded m

Pass 2 Oct 2024 138,598 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension Area's corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 134,802 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 131,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 125,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 120,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread No plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 112,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 112,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 104,814 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 98,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from centre exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 92,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2.5 m m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2.5 mm, tyre worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,606 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 78,232 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking/splits on inner walls no cord showing at test

both rear tyres cracking on tread/inner walls no cord showing at test

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 25 Feb 2011 41,216 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads getting low

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 YVY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KX08 YVY, 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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KX08 YVY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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