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GJ58 KAU

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,974 mi
Last recorded149,974 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 KAU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 149,974 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 138,700 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 138,700 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 131,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 131,722 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 128,892 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 128,892 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 126,658 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 126,658 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 124,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 121,318 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 121,318 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 111,676 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 111,676 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 99,429 miles

Offside drum stick has slight play

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broke

Fail 25 Nov 2017 99,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside drum stick has slight play

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broke

Pass 19 Nov 2016 87,067 miles

centre exhaust hanger snapped but system still adequately supported

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,778 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Sep 2014 56,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 41,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 27,999 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 19,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear brake sticking,disc scored.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 19,206 miles

offside rear brake sticking,disc scored.

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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GJ58 KAU is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GJ58 KAU, 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 GJ58 KAU registered?

GJ58 KAU is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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