Honda logo

Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,799 cc

J8 KBJMOT history

J8 KBJ is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2024.

J8 KBJ black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Honda Civic, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2024
Mileage
162,778 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,978 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for J8 KBJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
J8 KBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

J8 KBJ was last recorded at 162,778 miles on 23 Jan 2024, 6,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,990 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,788 miles
Average per year
9,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,778 miles
  • 2023 – 155,990 miles
  • 2022 – 155,988 miles
  • 2021 – 145,904 miles
  • 2018 – 127,684 miles
  • 2017 – 107,650 miles
  • 2016 – 88,617 miles
  • 2015 – 68,818 miles
  • 2014 – 62,047 miles
  • 2013 – 55,112 miles
  • 2012 – 45,688 miles
  • 2011 – 38,459 miles
  • 2010 – 28,482 miles
  • 2009 – 15,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,778 miles
  • DangerousCoolant leak
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rod snapped on suspension (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod snapped on suspension (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBonnet stay missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted to vehicle

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded away at back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front tyres wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,778 miles (+6,788)2 dangerous11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,778 miles
    Test number
    866913526097
    • DangerousCoolant leak
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rod snapped on suspension (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod snapped on suspension (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted to vehicle

  2. Pass155,990 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,990 miles
    Test number
    732752879679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  3. Fail155,990 miles (+2)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,990 miles
    Test number
    280855493860
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  4. Fail155,988 miles (+10,084)3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,988 miles
    Test number
    246361614898
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass145,904 miles (+18,220)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,904 miles
    Test number
    257012686081
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass127,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,684 miles
    Test number
    951253257344
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective mounting corroded away at back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low

  7. Fail127,684 miles (+20,034)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,684 miles
    Test number
    112131640751
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling link broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective mounting corroded away at back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low

  8. Pass107,650 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,650 miles
    Test number
    214943295452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on limit (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockers shafts pitted/ corroded
    • AdvisoryNoise from nearside rear brake
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake back plate corroded

  9. Fail107,650 miles (+19,033)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,650 miles
    Test number
    162150179330
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on limit (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge flat spots (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockers shafts pitted/ corroded
    • AdvisoryNoise from nearside rear brake
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake back plate corroded

  10. Pass88,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,617 miles
    Test number
    191452110680
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate corroded

  11. Fail88,617 miles (+19,799)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,617 miles
    Test number
    488343011635
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate corroded

  12. Pass68,818 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,818 miles
    Test number
    287112064171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,047 miles (+6,935)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,047 miles
    Test number
    407579034252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass55,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,112 miles
    Test number
    726140363235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,112 miles (+9,424)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,112 miles
    Test number
    368570863453
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass45,688 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,688 miles
    Test number
    617521422204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,459 miles (+9,977)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,459 miles
    Test number
    767203201213
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Pass28,482 miles (+12,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,482 miles
    Test number
    183084000219
    • NoteUnable to fully check underbody and outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

  19. Pass15,840 miles (+1,676)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    15,840 miles
    Test number
    552796519263
    • NoteOuter sills not checked due to plastic sill covers fitted

  20. Pass14,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,164 miles
    Test number
    502921569041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 KBJ

Does J8 KBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 KBJ expired on 30 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 KBJ?
The MOT on J8 KBJ expired on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 KBJ done?
J8 KBJ was recorded at 162,778 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2024, an average of 9,978 miles a year.
Has J8 KBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 KBJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 KBJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 KBJ find?
J8 KBJ failed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: coolant leak; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier, and 17 more.

Related registrations

Browse all J8K registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.