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MV58 JFA

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,948 mi
Last recorded96,948 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 JFA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,948 miles

Central parking brake lever covers loose

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 96,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central parking brake lever covers loose

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 82,912 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))

corrosion present to rear axle assembly

headlamp cleaning devices not working

Fail 14 Mar 2024 82,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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))

corrosion present to rear axle assembly

headlamp cleaning devices not working

Pass 13 Mar 2023 74,457 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cut off pattern only just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated outer cover loose on lever (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 74,457 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cut off pattern only just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated outer cover loose on lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 66,352 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 51,667 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 45,453 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 25 Mar 2020 45,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn drop link top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 33,353 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 29,016 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,776 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,949 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres outer edges cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,607 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 Apr 2014 20,354 miles

slight smearing on front wipers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 17,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 15,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 11,528 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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MV58 JFA is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV58 JFA, 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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MV58 JFA is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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