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FN58 VLE

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,362 mi
Last recorded117,362 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 VLE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 117,362 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded rear

Fail 16 Apr 2026 117,362 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 113,165 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 107,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 107,946 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 103,613 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer split and blowing

rear reflector lens cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2023 103,602 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer split and blowing

rear reflector lens cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2022 98,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Mar 2022 98,604 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (inner wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (sidewall damage) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2021 96,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both n/s and o/s

Pass 18 Jan 2020 93,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 89,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2018 85,555 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 80,732 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 80,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 70,946 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 70,946 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,779 miles

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

nsr tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2013 51,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,313 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,690 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2012 38,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2011 26,309 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,197 miles

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

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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FN58 VLE is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FN58 VLE, 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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FN58 VLE is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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