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YR12 XYF

2012 Honda Civic

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,088 mi
Last recorded170,088 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XYF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 170,088 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured + offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 156,361 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 143,351 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low/stepped inner & slight perishing

Ns/Os track rod end dust cover(s) slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre wearing low inner & has cracking/perishing to outer tread

Pass 17 Oct 2022 131,376 miles

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

Ns/os front track rod end dust cover(s) slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2022 131,371 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Ns/os front track rod end dust cover(s) slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2021 117,266 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour wrong bulb fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 109,621 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 109,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,200 miles

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

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

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,313 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 82,829 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 76,527 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 64,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YR12 XYF is a 2012 Honda Civic in White with a 2,199cc diesel 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 YR12 XYF, 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 YR12 XYF registered?

YR12 XYF is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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