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MV58 JJL

2008 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,725 mi
Last recorded165,725 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 JJL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 165,725 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 165,725 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 154,241 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 138,941 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 123,038 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 123,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 108,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper/wheel arch damaged

Offside Front fog lamp lens smashed

center to rear exhaust section flanges corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2021 108,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper/wheel arch damaged

Offside Front fog lamp lens smashed

center to rear exhaust section flanges corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 100,861 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,060 miles

225/45/17/91y michelin

offside front fog lamp damaged

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 28 Aug 2019 94,060 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

225/45/17/91y michelin

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

offside front fog lamp damaged

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Sep 2018 87,477 miles

225/45/17 michelin

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

center to rear exhaust mounting flange corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing out of shape on inner edge

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,638 miles

225/45/17/91y michelin

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2017 81,638 miles

225/45/17/91y michelin

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,542 miles

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

offside front fog lamp smashed

Fail 9 Aug 2016 76,542 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside front fog lamp smashed

wear lip on all brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

nearside rear child seat fitted

nearside rear inner brake pad wearing thin

rear brake discs lipped (may be below minimum thickness if measured)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 70,172 miles

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

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

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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

nearside rear child seat fitted

nearside rear inner brake pad wearing thin

rear brake discs lipped (may be below minimum thickness if measured)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,735 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,811 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,001 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,799 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 JJL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MV58 JJL, 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 MV58 JJL registered?

MV58 JJL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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