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AV12 CEJ

2012 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,134 mi
Last recorded133,134 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 CEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 133,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 129,747 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm foremost bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 126,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm foremost bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 112,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205 55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 89,185 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,021 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,995 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 54,036 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,365 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,484 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,501 miles

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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AV12 CEJ is a 2012 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV12 CEJ, 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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AV12 CEJ is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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