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BT12 ZFL

2012 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,244 mi
Last recorded145,244 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 ZFL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 145,244 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 145,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 132,876 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 132,876 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 121,889 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 107,924 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 98,836 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 91,313 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on both edges

Fail 9 Dec 2020 91,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on both edges

Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres have some wear on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 56,113 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,422 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,187 miles

car tested under wet conditions

covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,952 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 ZFL is a 2012 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZFL, 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 ZFL is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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The MOT history for BT12 ZFL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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