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AF12 SHV

2012 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,559 mi
Last recorded122,559 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SHV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 122,559 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 122,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 116,580 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,936 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 104,182 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 104,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,947 miles

n/s door mirror has damage

Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,461 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 89,023 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 73,885 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 73,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 60,369 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls are cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2017 48,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,159 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 SHV is a 2012 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SHV, 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 SHV registered?

AF12 SHV is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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