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MV58 KGG

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,323 mi
Last recorded166,323 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 166,323 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 161,028 miles

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

Rear general corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 23 Jun 2023 154,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 143,707 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 143,706 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to front and rear brake pads worn down to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 135,413 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 118,534 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 118,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,454 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 102,039 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,265 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 86,958 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,958 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,266 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,119 miles

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

cut inm n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,411 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 KGG is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KGG, 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 KGG registered?

MV58 KGG is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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