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BV12 HVZ

2012 Honda Civic

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,112 mi
Last recorded157,112 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HVZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 157,112 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 156,998 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 142,750 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 132,047 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 126,234 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 120,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,999 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 114,810 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 111,181 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 106,821 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 102,093 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 29 Jan 2016 98,290 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HVZ is a 2012 Honda Civic in Brown with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

BV12 HVZ is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is BV12 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 HVZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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