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YR61 AYJ

2012 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,625 mi
Last recorded76,625 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 AYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 76,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 76,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 73,881 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot spiling (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 69,856 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 57,606 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,240 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Plastic undertray fitted unable to fully check underside.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 44,585 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 41,104 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 37,009 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 37,009 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside wiper splitting

Offside rear inner side lamp inoperative

Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,674 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 28,008 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 28,008 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 23,228 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 18,256 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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YR61 AYJ is a 2012 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR61 AYJ, 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 YR61 AYJ registered?

YR61 AYJ is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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