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BN12 GHU

2012 Honda Civic

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,678 mi
Last recorded113,678 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 GHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 113,678 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 113,678 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 102,060 miles

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 10 Jul 2024 94,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 86,400 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 86,397 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,531 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 76,382 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 71,603 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 63,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,282 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,963 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,041 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 32,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside wiper blade smearing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BN12 GHU is a 2012 Honda Civic in Brown with a 2,199cc diesel 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 BN12 GHU, 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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What year was BN12 GHU registered?

BN12 GHU is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is BN12 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 GHU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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