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FY58 ELW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,981 mi
Last recorded97,981 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 ELW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 97,981 miles

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

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

Rear general underside corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2025 94,550 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2025 94,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 91,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,589 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 88,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 85,796 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 79,904 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 79,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,607 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 73,426 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 55,410 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,048 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,051 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,580 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,307 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 34,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 ELW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY58 ELW, 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 FY58 ELW registered?

FY58 ELW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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