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EJ58 MLY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,861 mi
Last recorded174,861 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 MLY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 174,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 169,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 169,183 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 162,429 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 154,057 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 146,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 146,549 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 135,697 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 135,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 120,124 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 101,123 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 101,120 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 96,559 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 85,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre cracking but no cords visible

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 85,886 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre cracking but no cords visible

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2014 74,096 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 62,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,445 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,928 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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EJ58 MLY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ58 MLY, 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 EJ58 MLY registered?

EJ58 MLY is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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