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EK58 HFA

2008 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,125 mi
Last recorded156,125 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 HFA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 156,125 miles

Both front shock absorbers slight play in shafts

Pass 19 Aug 2023 154,535 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 153,426 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 153,423 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 149,502 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 147,376 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 142,467 miles

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight blow on centre

very little reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 25 Sep 2018 139,153 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the stepped edge

Muti v belt hard

Offside Front Outer track rod end boot perishing

Offside Front Wing mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak possible rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 139,123 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on the stepped edge

Muti v belt hard

Offside Front Outer track rod end boot perishing

Offside Front Wing mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak possible rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2017 133,308 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 133,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 125,339 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 125,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak NSF strut showing fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak OSF strut showing fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 107,614 miles

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

Fail 17 Jun 2015 107,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

Fail 18 Jun 2014 91,566 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 18 Jun 2014 91,566 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 28 May 2013 80,654 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 80,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,622 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,806 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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EK58 HFA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black 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 EK58 HFA, 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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EK58 HFA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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