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YY12 PLX

2012 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,720 mi
Last recorded68,720 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 PLX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 68,720 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2025 64,113 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 64,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 63,954 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2023 59,092 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2021 48,571 miles

Rear Heat shield insecure

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2020 44,827 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 44,827 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 36,440 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 4 May 2018 26,139 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 26,139 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,110 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 16,103 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 12,219 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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YY12 PLX is a 2012 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YY12 PLX, 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 YY12 PLX registered?

YY12 PLX is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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