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BG12 UTB

2012 Honda Civic

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

189,456 mi
Last recorded189,456 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UTB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 189,456 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

engine induction pipe split

offside front fog lamp not working

offside front tyre wearing thin

undertray restricting inspection

wear and corrosion to front and rear brake discs and pads

Pass 27 Jun 2024 178,929 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 178,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 178,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 166,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 28 Jun 2023 166,192 miles

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

Fumes under bonnet around turbo area.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing sligtly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Possible exhaust blow at front pipe but obscured by undertrays and engine.

Pass 29 Jun 2022 151,750 miles

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Fail 18 Jun 2022 151,637 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Pass 7 Jul 2020 126,867 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes plastic coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 7 Jul 2020 126,867 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes plastic coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2019 106,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated/undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

tailgate wont open

Fail 10 Jul 2019 106,809 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated/undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

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

tailgate wont open

Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,590 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 77,475 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,252 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,618 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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BG12 UTB is a 2012 Honda Civic in Brown with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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