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BL12 BYV

2012 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,334 mi
Last recorded61,334 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 BYV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 61,334 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 61,334 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 58,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 55,374 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 51,187 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2022 48,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2021 46,019 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,477 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,378 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2018 38,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc`s worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 38,907 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc`s worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,870 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 25,811 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre cut to outer sidewall

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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BL12 BYV is a 2012 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL12 BYV, 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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BL12 BYV is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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