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KY08 KLA

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,543 mi
Last recorded86,543 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 KLA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 86,543 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 80,078 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension mounting/Axle Mounting Areas/Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 78,521 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 75,827 miles

full undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2023 75,822 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2022 72,754 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 69,128 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 69,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 67,821 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,104 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,527 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rears (3.6.B.4e)

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,118 miles

Undertrays fitted.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to perish.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,421 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,516 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,375 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,842 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,177 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,407 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,271 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

hand brake lever damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2011 38,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

hand brake lever damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 37,361 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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 KLA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KLA, 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 KLA registered?

KY08 KLA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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