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2008 HONDA CIVIC1.8L Petrol

SO57 AEJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 60,675 miles recorded, this Black 2008 HONDA CIVIC runs on Petrol with a 1799cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Valid
Expires 26/01/2027
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1799cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This Honda Civic is in an exceptionally stable condition regarding its roadworthiness. The most recent MOT on 19 January 2026 at 60,675 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to early 2023, indicating a vehicle that is maintained to a high standard and remains mechanically sound. The mileage is remarkably low for an eighteen year old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,371 miles per year. The record shows steady, low-volume usage, with the odometer moving from 53,949 miles in January 2023 to 60,675 miles by January 2026. This gradual increase suggests the car has not suffered from erratic use or prolonged periods of stagnation that often lead to seized calipers or perished rubber seals. A strange entry appears on 26 January 2024, where the vehicle failed and passed on the same day at 56,565 miles without any listed defects. This is likely a clerical error by the testing station rather than a mechanical failure. The absence of any advisories over the last four years suggests the previous owner has proactively addressed wear and tear before it became a testable fault. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade regardless of mileage. Check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing or corrosion, as rubber components harden with age. Inspect the brake discs for surface pitting and check the tyre date codes to ensure the rubber has not expired, despite the tread depth potentially remaining high due to the low annual mileage.

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80
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Honda Civic (SO57 AEJ) from 2008 show a total of 5 MOT tests between January 2023 and January 2026.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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