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BF12 DSZ

2012 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,403 mi
Last recorded151,403 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DSZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 151,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge of tyre tread distorted and starting to bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Rear suspension axle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 145,404 miles

Advise nearside rear shock absorber is corroded

Advise offside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Advise offside rear shock absorber is corroded

Advise rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2025 145,404 miles

Advise nearside rear shock absorber is corroded

Advise offside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Advise offside rear shock absorber is corroded

Advise rear axle corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 140,150 miles

Nearside Front wiper is split

Nearside Rear shocker is corroded

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

Offside Front wiper is split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover is adrift

Offside Rear shocker is corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2023 133,041 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 125,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 112,455 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 112,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 102,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly cracked

Offside Front Inner tyre is worn

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

Offside Rear tyre is slightly cracked

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 102,076 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly cracked

Offside Front Inner tyre is worn

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

Offside Rear tyre is slightly cracked

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,727 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 72,461 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,694 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,744 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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BF12 DSZ is a 2012 Honda Civic in Grey 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 BF12 DSZ, 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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BF12 DSZ is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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