2008 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · KN58 DYW
2008 Honda Civic (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 121,023 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN58 DYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 121,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN58 DYW 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 (KN58 DYW) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KN58 DYW Mileage History
- 27/09/2023102,404 mi
- 25/09/2024110,320 mi+7,916 mi
- 26/09/2025115,558 mi+5,238 mi
- 08/10/2026121,023 mi+5,465 mi
- 09/10/2026121,023 mi
Average of roughly 6,139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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