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YX12 XZW

2012 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,575 mi
Last recorded131,575 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 XZW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 131,575 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 131,575 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 126,424 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 121,070 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 121,069 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 116,924 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 116,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 111,302 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 104,688 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,913 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2018 66,419 miles

All tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,721 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,798 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 38,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,771 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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YX12 XZW is a 2012 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX12 XZW, 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 YX12 XZW registered?

YX12 XZW is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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