2008 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · K3 KER
2008 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 63,631 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K3 KER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 63,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K3 KER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Civic (K3 KER) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.
K3 KER Mileage History
- 08/08/202358,339 mi
- 10/08/202358,347 mi+8 mi
- 12/08/202461,392 mi+3,045 mi
- 11/08/202562,521 mi+1,129 mi
- 10/08/202663,631 mi+1,110 mi
Average of roughly 1,760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Handbrake Ratchet FailureSerious
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- LCD Dashboard Display FailureModerate
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