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AF58 SJO

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,493 mi
Last recorded138,493 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 SJO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 138,493 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 130,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 115,915 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 113,954 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,396 miles

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))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 104,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 101,517 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both ball joints have slight mist

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

general under body corrosion

passenger sun-visor un-secure

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 101,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both ball joints have slight mist

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

general under body corrosion

passenger sun-visor un-secure

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2017 97,683 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 88,221 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 79,864 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 72,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 64,364 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,753 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,858 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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AF58 SJO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF58 SJO, 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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What year was AF58 SJO registered?

AF58 SJO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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