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BT12 UMF

2012 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,323 mi
Last recorded117,323 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 UMF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 117,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 116,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 111,514 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 106,396 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,532 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,158 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 93,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 87,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread[close to cords] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread[close to cords] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 87,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cat converter beyond threshhold (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread[close to cords] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread[close to cords] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,717 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 81,717 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 73,940 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,008 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 59,169 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 48,090 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,090 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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BT12 UMF is a 2012 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 BT12 UMF, 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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BT12 UMF is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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