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MV58 YML

2008 Honda Civic

Grey Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,637 mi
Last recorded119,637 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 YML
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 119,637 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 16 May 2026 119,637 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 111,858 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2025 111,852 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 109,213 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 109,171 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sharp edge due to corrosion next to passenger door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 103,776 miles

Nearside Front top mount noisy when turning

Pass 25 Jul 2022 98,171 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 98,171 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking at hose (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 93,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2020 90,703 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 84,445 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,566 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 74,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 74,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,520 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,997 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 48,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,463 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 35,942 miles

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

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 YML is a 2008 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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