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FY58 BUA

2008 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,722 mi
Last recorded139,722 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 BUA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 139,722 miles

underbody undersealed

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jul 2025 138,209 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under sealed full under body

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2024 136,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 134,467 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 134,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 131,160 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 124,290 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 124,290 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 112,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2019 112,368 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2018 105,612 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 105,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 94,715 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 94,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,430 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 86,803 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,836 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 51,312 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,005 miles

Offside Outer Rear 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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FY58 BUA is a 2008 Honda Civic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY58 BUA, 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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FY58 BUA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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