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EJ58 WFY

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,552 mi
Last recorded135,552 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 135,552 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 135,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 126,824 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 126,824 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 116,307 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 116,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 106,881 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 106,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 97,665 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 2 Mar 2022 97,665 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))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire COVERING REAR SILENCER (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 89,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,838 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 85,838 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 78,328 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,961 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 67,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 58,681 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,570 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,169 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 47,169 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,236 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 26,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,770 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 WFY is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFY, 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 WFY registered?

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

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