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AF12 SGU

2012 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,361 mi
Last recorded107,361 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SGU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 107,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 98,445 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 93,723 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 93,723 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,126 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 84,126 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 75,678 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 68,144 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,482 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,439 miles

Offside Front Wiper leaving lines.

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 56,439 miles

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

Offside Front Wiper leaving lines.

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,742 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 46,669 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,408 miles

Both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,289 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF12 SGU is a 2012 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 62,384 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 AF12 SGU, 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 14 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF12 SGU registered?

AF12 SGU is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AF12 SGU safe to buy?

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