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BG58 FKO

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,147 mi
Last recorded155,147 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 FKO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 155,147 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns/os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 155,145 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns/os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 135,086 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 135,071 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 119,900 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 119,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 100,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 79,132 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,524 miles

All Shock absorbers are covered.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both

Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe to rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 61,676 miles

Electrical wiring insecure After market LED wiring illumination (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe to rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,619 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 53,619 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,497 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 42,492 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2015 41,480 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 37,151 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,674 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,798 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 18,326 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 18,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BG58 FKO is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG58 FKO, 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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BG58 FKO is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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