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ML58 SZW

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,099 mi
Last recorded126,099 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 SZW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 126,099 miles

rear axle corroded-under body corroded-exhaust corroded-nsf shocker slightly damp-nsf tyre worn low-nsf cv boot perished -

Pass 16 Jul 2024 101,391 miles

both headlamp lens deteriorated-exhaust + mountings corroded-both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2023 79,576 miles

under tary fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2023 79,574 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

under tary fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 77,551 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 77,551 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 53,960 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 46,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,177 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,623 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 37,623 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 30,357 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,227 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,128 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 15,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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ML58 SZW is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ML58 SZW, 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 ML58 SZW registered?

ML58 SZW is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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