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KY08 KKZ

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,117 mi
Last recorded188,117 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 KKZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 188,117 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust sections blowing but passed emissions

Fail 1 Mar 2024 188,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

middle and rear exhaust sections blowing but passed emissions

Pass 25 Feb 2023 177,438 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 177,374 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 166,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 155,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 144,811 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 133,578 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 122,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 111,090 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 99,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 86,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,119 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,350 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,539 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,734 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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KY08 KKZ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KY08 KKZ, 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 KY08 KKZ registered?

KY08 KKZ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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