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KY08 ACZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

182,377 mi
Last recorded182,377 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ACZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 182,377 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp Lenses Faded

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

Heavy Under vehicle corrosion & various mechanical components

Pass 23 Aug 2025 175,899 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody Surface Corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2025 175,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody Surface Corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2024 170,697 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 169,489 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front sub frame, rear axle components, both side brake pipe, inner sills both side, all slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 20 Dec 2022 169,488 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 154,860 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

both headlamp beam patterns weak

front wishbone bushes perished

Fail 14 Jan 2022 154,854 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

both headlamp beam patterns weak

front wishbone bushes perished

oil level on minimum

Pass 15 Jan 2021 141,443 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 136,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre getting low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 131,290 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 131,285 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position light not working but not more than 50%

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brakes worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 123,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 123,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section of exhaust. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 113,992 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 113,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 95,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 95,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 78,448 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 78,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,241 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,528 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,648 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 26,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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KY08 ACZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KY08 ACZ, 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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KY08 ACZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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