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YY61 LKJ

2012 Honda Civic

Bronze Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,297 mi
Last recorded104,297 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Civic62,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 LKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 104,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 93,161 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 93,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 81,159 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 67,099 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2021 56,121 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,534 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,702 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under trays fiited

Fail 11 Jan 2018 52,679 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under trays fiited

Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,253 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 32,106 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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YY61 LKJ is a 2012 Honda Civic in Bronze with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY61 LKJ, 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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YY61 LKJ is a 2012 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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