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OV08 KKW

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,980 mi
Last recorded154,980 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 KKW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 154,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 150,605 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Mar 2022 148,324 miles

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

Light under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2021 144,436 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

age related underbody surface corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2021 144,436 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

age related underbody surface corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2020 142,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2020 142,200 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 137,932 miles

boot will not open

Coolant below minimum level

Engine cover fitted

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps have an opaque film (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres have age related cracks (perished)

Rear surface corrosion to under body in places

Under vehicle cover fitted (engine/gearbox)

Pass 23 Mar 2018 132,324 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 132,324 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 126,272 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 126,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 120,718 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 120,718 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antiroll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 114,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Mar 2014 105,727 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,727 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,933 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2012 80,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,924 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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OV08 KKW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV08 KKW, 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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OV08 KKW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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