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EJ58 WFU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,832 mi
Last recorded145,832 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 WFU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2021 145,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads below limit disc blued (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner cv boot weeping grease

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

Offside Front wing trim // bumper tapped up

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

Rear discs corroded

both front tyres worn uneven bald outer edge

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 140,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp at top (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal on wear bars bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear discs corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes perishing

both head light lenses deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2020 140,840 miles

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury arch at bottom damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp at top (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal on wear bars bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear discs corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes perishing

both head light lenses deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2019 126,993 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))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 126,993 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 112,918 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 112,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,715 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,706 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 53,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,475 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 WFU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

EJ58 WFU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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