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FP58 PVV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,717 mi
Last recorded159,717 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 PVV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 159,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 159,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 143,506 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 21 Jul 2023 143,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2022 141,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 141,451 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury DOOR MIRROR SHARP EDGES (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 137,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 133,703 miles

Lower the underside of vehicle has surface corrosion more to the rear advise wax oil

Pass 11 Jul 2019 129,068 miles

parking brake only just met min effort

Pass 21 Jul 2018 121,680 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake reserve travel at caliper

Pass 19 Jul 2017 115,113 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 115,030 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake has no reserve travel.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 109,918 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 109,819 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 104,935 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 99,719 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 99,719 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,327 miles

offside rear outer side lamp bulb inop

Pass 8 Dec 2012 70,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,484 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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FP58 PVV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP58 PVV, 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 FP58 PVV registered?

FP58 PVV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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