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BT61 VVP

2012 Honda Civic

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,284 mi
Last recorded133,284 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 VVP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 133,284 miles

Nearside Rear wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 122,934 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 122,934 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 115,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 105,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,656 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 91,248 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 84,069 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 84,069 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 72,771 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 60,409 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 49,221 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 38,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 38,068 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads on 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads on 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BT61 VVP is a 2012 Honda Civic in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT61 VVP, 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 BT61 VVP registered?

BT61 VVP is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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