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SB08 KAU

2008 Honda Cr-v

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,728 mi
Last recorded91,728 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Cr-v90,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 KAU
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 91,728 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 91,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 88,968 miles

Front sub-frame and Rear sub-frame and all underside covered in under body paint

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 85,361 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,091 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 79,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underside corroied

Fail 19 Jan 2022 79,569 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust silencer insecure ( BROKEN) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions failed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak corroded and leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up bearing split from housing (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes above fuel tank corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded top of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and tread low 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at top of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust front pipe flanges corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play cups starting to break up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre section front and rear flanges corroded

exhaust centre section rear mountain snapped exhaust still secure

prop shaft centre bearing splitting

Fail 25 Jan 2021 75,021 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play cups starting to break up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre section front and rear flanges corroded

exhaust centre section rear mountain snapped exhaust still secure

prop shaft centre bearing splitting

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 64,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wiper torn, still clearing screen

middle to rear join of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2017 58,812 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 58,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,566 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 52,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,668 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,364 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,055 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 34,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,305 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 20,281 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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SB08 KAU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,548 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 Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB08 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SB08 KAU registered?

SB08 KAU is a 2008 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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