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LX08 KVE

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,207 mi
Last recorded144,207 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 KVE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 144,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 144,205 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 127,358 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 127,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 107,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 107,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 94,357 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 84,833 miles

Central Front Lower PLASTIC TRIMS LOOSE

Fail 29 Dec 2018 84,758 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Lower PLASTIC TRIMS LOOSE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,993 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low

Fail 8 Jan 2018 76,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 14 Dec 2016 67,360 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,128 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 60,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,200 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 52,178 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,265 miles

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,214 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 37,214 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,229 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,793 miles

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

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)

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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LX08 KVE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LX08 KVE, 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 LX08 KVE registered?

LX08 KVE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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