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BD12 UNW

2012 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,137 mi
Last recorded147,137 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 UNW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 147,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2025 146,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

parking brake reserve travel at minimum

Fail 6 Dec 2025 146,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

parking brake reserve travel at minimum

Pass 10 Oct 2024 141,700 miles

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

Parking brake reserve travel at minimum

Fail 10 Oct 2024 141,700 miles

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

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

Parking brake reserve travel at minimum

Pass 11 Oct 2023 137,313 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 137,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 131,141 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 127,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 121,692 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 114,699 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 114,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 105,265 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 103,207 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 103,207 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 91,319 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 75,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,813 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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BD12 UNW is a 2012 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD12 UNW, 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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BD12 UNW is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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