2012 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · GU12 AEA
2012 Honda Civic (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 51,473 miles. MOT valid until 02 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU12 AEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 51,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU12 AEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Honda Civic (GU12 AEA) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
GU12 AEA Mileage History
- 04/05/202339,638 mi
- 01/05/202444,756 mi+5,118 mi
- 26/04/202550,521 mi+5,765 mi
- 28/04/202550,580 mi+59 mi
- 24/04/202651,473 mi+893 mi
Average of roughly 3,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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