2012 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · ND62 AAE

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state following its most recent pass on 27 November 2025 at 91,493 miles. However, the maintenance trend has worsened over the last two years. While earlier tests were largely clean, the 2024 and 2025 inspections show a pattern of neglecting basic consumables and failing on multiple preventable items. The most recent test required immediate rectification of two tyres, a headlamp, a registration plate lamp, and a suspension ball joint dust cover before the certificate was issued. The mileage is typical for a 14 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,535 miles per year. Usage remained relatively low until 2016, when it sat at 19,204 miles, followed by a steady increase to 91,493 miles by late 2025. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, though the frequency of failures has increased as the car has aged, suggesting a shift from proactive maintenance to a reactive approach. A prospective buyer must closely inspect the chassis and suspension. The tester flagged corrosion on the rear suspension component mounting in November 2025 and noted corrosion on the central rear offside and nearside in November 2024. While not currently deemed excessive, this indicates a developing trend of structural rust common to this age of vehicle. The recurrence of perished dust covers on the front lower suspension arm ball joints across the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests these components are wearing out or were not replaced with high quality parts. The braking system requires immediate attention. The November 2025 pass was granted despite an advisory for thin offside front brake pads. Given the history of ignoring tyre tread limits and light failures, it is likely that other wear items have been overlooked. A physical inspection should verify the remaining thickness of all brake pads and the condition of the brake discs to ensure they are not pitted or worn beyond safe limits.