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AM57 SAJ

2012 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,417 mi
Last recorded118,417 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 SAJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 118,417 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE GOT HOLE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 108,354 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 108,354 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 98,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2022 90,287 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 88,639 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 88,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 80,236 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,812 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 67,812 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 44,392 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 43,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,158 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 32,158 miles

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

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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AM57 SAJ is a 2012 Honda Civic in White with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM57 SAJ, 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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AM57 SAJ is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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