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BV12 CVU

2012 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,481 mi
Last recorded170,481 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 CVU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 170,481 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2025 161,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 155,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively shows signs of previous bind (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 140,088 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 140,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Clutch pedal rubber is missing.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 127,763 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is missing.

Pass 9 Dec 2021 115,925 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 115,925 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,857 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 59,105 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 59,105 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 46,799 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 39,992 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 34,560 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 29,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 23,484 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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BV12 CVU is a 2012 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CVU, 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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BV12 CVU is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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