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BG12 KVM

2012 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

171,983 mi
Last recorded171,983 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 KVM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 171,983 miles

Offside Front wing mirror taped on

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

underseal coated under vehicle

Fail 19 May 2026 171,983 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing mirror taped on

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 166,325 miles

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

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

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

TPMS lamp on!

o/s mirror tapped on and loose

some fumes under bonnet!

Fail 18 Nov 2024 166,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

TPMS lamp on!

o/s mirror tapped on and loose

some fumes under bonnet!

Pass 5 Dec 2023 155,363 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust front mounting broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage, signs of driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 155,363 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items in screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake adjustment issue lever works when used slow when lever applied semi quick lever goes to the top with no performance from parking brake n/s (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust front mounting broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage, signs of driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 145,238 miles

chips on screen

slight run out on front brakes

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 30 Nov 2022 145,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

chips on screen

slight run out on front brakes

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Nov 2021 135,683 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 130,330 miles

chips on screen

Fail 30 Nov 2020 130,327 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

chips on screen

Pass 8 May 2019 124,279 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 106,915 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 106,279 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 87,273 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 87,273 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 66,868 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm)

Pass 27 May 2015 48,857 miles

slight lipping front discs

Fail 27 May 2015 48,857 miles

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

slight lipping front discs

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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BG12 KVM is a 2012 Honda Civic in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BG12 KVM, 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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BG12 KVM is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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