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BV12 CVO

2012 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,277 mi
Last recorded97,277 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 CVO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 97,277 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 94,128 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 94,128 miles

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both tyres worn on inner edge. closed to the cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2023 90,540 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 86,550 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Fail 29 Nov 2022 86,550 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2021 77,684 miles

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 ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2019 60,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,180 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,903 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,351 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BV12 CVO is a 2012 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 BV12 CVO, 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 BV12 CVO registered?

BV12 CVO is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is BV12 CVO safe to buy?

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