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YY12 TVC

2012 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,950 mi
Last recorded103,950 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 TVC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 103,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delamination of the number plate which can prevent identification of the vehicle by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras which ‘see’ any non-reflective material as being black (0.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 100,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear wiper split

Fail 8 May 2025 100,746 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Apr 2024 95,547 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2024 95,545 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2023 90,678 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 84,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2021 79,520 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 75,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,690 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 67,690 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 57,964 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,870 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,185 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,408 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 TVC is a 2012 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 TVC, 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 TVC registered?

YY12 TVC is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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