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FY58 EMV

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,350 mi
Last recorded119,350 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 EMV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 119,350 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front under tray loose advise investigation

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 113,872 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 113,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 111,291 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 107,933 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 104,674 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 103,439 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 100,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 95,582 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,772 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,413 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2015 66,870 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2014 57,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,564 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,987 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,897 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,828 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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FY58 EMV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

FY58 EMV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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