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EK58 VHU

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,741 mi
Last recorded160,741 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 VHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 160,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 154,250 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 141,109 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 136,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front wheel arch cover missing

Fail 25 Apr 2019 136,236 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front wheel arch cover missing

Pass 8 Aug 2017 116,396 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 116,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,313 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,454 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,294 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,309 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 33,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VHU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHU, 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 EK58 VHU registered?

EK58 VHU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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