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OU58 ECV

2008 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,543 mi
Last recorded114,543 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 ECV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 114,543 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 111,566 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 108,250 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 101,742 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 97,001 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 93,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 90,154 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 86,955 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 86,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,246 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,437 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 79,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,748 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 73,748 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,379 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,752 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 54,433 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 54,433 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,511 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 45,510 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,100 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 37,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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OU58 ECV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol 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 OU58 ECV, 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 OU58 ECV registered?

OU58 ECV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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