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MV58 JOJ

2008 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,541 mi
Last recorded104,541 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 JOJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 104,541 miles

Nearside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 104,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 101,807 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear metal mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 101,806 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear metal mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 98,751 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 96,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake effort requirements only just met. Low effort from offside

Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,533 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,986 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 91,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 88,780 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 88,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 86,571 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 86,571 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,098 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 72,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,282 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,931 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,586 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 42,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 35,555 miles

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

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 JOJ is a 2008 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JOJ, 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 JOJ registered?

MV58 JOJ is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is MV58 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV58 JOJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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