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KY03 TAB

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,884 mi
Last recorded109,884 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 TAB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 109,884 miles

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

offside rear brake disc back plate/ dust cover is corroded and incomplete

parking brake efficiency requirement just met at 16% - offside slightly low

Pass 19 Mar 2021 104,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre outer wall damaged slightly

Undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Windscreen has a product in the swept area not seriously affecting the drivers view

Fail 19 Mar 2021 104,421 miles

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

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

Undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Windscreen has a product in the swept area not seriously affecting the drivers view

Pass 7 Mar 2020 97,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 88,975 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 88,933 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 88,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,499 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side wall has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 26 Feb 2018 85,499 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side wall has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,463 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Offside Front brake disc lipped slightly

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has small cracks on inner side wall. not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre has small cracks on outer and inner side walls but not to cords

Fail 12 Dec 2016 74,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has small cracks on inner side wall. not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre has small cracks on outer and inner side walls but not to cords

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 63,672 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 63,553 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

eml on

Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,062 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished on outer edge

offside rear brake disc shows signs of overheating

Pass 3 Jan 2014 41,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,780 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 28,063 miles

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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KY03 TAB is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KY03 TAB, 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 KY03 TAB registered?

KY03 TAB is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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