2008 Honda Civic 2.0L Petrol · FD58 EAE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT history. The latest test conducted on 06 May 2025 at 90,202 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This followed a curious failure just four days prior at 90,154 miles, though the record indicates no specific faults for that failure, suggesting either an administrative error or a minor non-mechanical issue that was rectified immediately before the retest. Since March 2022, the car has maintained a clean record without any recorded advisories. The mileage pattern is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,011 miles per year. Between March 2022 at 69,811 miles and May 2025 at 90,202 miles, the car covered over 20,000 miles, indicating consistent but light usage. This low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine compared to high-mileage counterparts, though low-speed driving can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion if the vehicle is not driven long distances regularly. Given the clean MOT history, a physical inspection should focus on age-related degradation that standard tests may not always capture. You must inspect the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly along the sills and rear wheel arches, which are common on older Honda models. You should also verify the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs, and check the brake calipers for seizing or binding, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from brake oxidation due to periods of inactivity.