CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV12 HKN

2012 Honda Vfr

Red Petrol 1237cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,774 mi
Last recorded25,774 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Vfr16,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 HKN
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,237cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 25,774 miles

Rear lower shock linkage slight play

Rear tyre misshapen

Fail 17 Apr 2026 25,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 24,769 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 23,674 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 23,634 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 20,965 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 20,933 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 20,106 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 20,073 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 19,642 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 18,177 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 11,254 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 8,953 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr?

Based on 41,575 MOT tests across 5,815 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,191
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 222
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 161
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Full Honda Vfr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV12 HKN is a 2012 Honda Vfr in Red with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 16,729 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 Vfr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV12 HKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Vfr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV12 HKN?

You can check the full history of FV12 HKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV12 HKN registered?

FV12 HKN is a 2012 Honda Vfr, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is FV12 HKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 HKN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV12 HKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV12 HKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.