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AV12 LWJ

2012 Honda Civic

Yellow Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,309 mi
Last recorded139,309 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LWJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 139,309 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 139,279 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2026 129,685 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2025 124,798 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 115,646 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 115,646 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 108,030 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 102,072 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 93,259 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 85,831 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 85,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,832 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 77,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 70,043 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,802 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,475 miles

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

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 LWJ is a 2012 Honda Civic in Yellow with a 2,199cc diesel 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 AV12 LWJ, 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 AV12 LWJ registered?

AV12 LWJ is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is AV12 LWJ safe to buy?

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