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JG05 OWL

2012 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,793 mi
Last recorded142,793 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG05 OWL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 142,793 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 142,793 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 163,366 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 132,489 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 132,480 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 157,756 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 124,594 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 151,730 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 120,587 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 144,041 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 114,743 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 114,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 133,508 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 110,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 110,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,366 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 107,275 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,147 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 93,371 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,883 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,287 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 66,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,795 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,068 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,482 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,353 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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JG05 OWL is a 2012 Honda Civic in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JG05 OWL, 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 JG05 OWL registered?

JG05 OWL is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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