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KY08 PLN

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,058 mi
Last recorded78,058 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 PLN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 78,058 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 13 May 2026 78,032 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread uneven & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis + under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 70,326 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 65,233 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 57,436 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 48,251 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 May 2021 43,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 42,677 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer light inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,688 miles

Headlamps appear blue-ish in colour on dip beam

Fail 20 Feb 2020 41,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamps appear blue-ish in colour on dip beam

Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,892 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,754 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 32,754 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,858 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,863 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 28,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 26,222 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 23,514 miles

Both front tyres approaching tread wear limits.

Front brake pads worn.

Rear brake pads worn.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,064 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 15,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,786 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 PLN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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