2012 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · SAZ 1103

The vehicle remains roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in October 2025 at 106,730 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reveals a consistent pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car has avoided major mechanical or structural failures, the recurring presence of advisories related to wear-limit components suggests that previous owners only addressed these items once they reached the point of legal failure thresholds rather than performing preventative replacements. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. Between the 2024 test at 93,738 miles and the 2025 test at 106,730 miles, the car covered roughly 13,000 miles. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which is generally beneficial for seals and rubber components, though the age still invites natural material-related degradation. A buyer should specifically inspect the suspension geometry and alignment, as the repeated reports of tyres worn on the edges in both 2023 and 2025 indicate potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. The minor exhaust leak noted in 2022 should also be verified to ensure it was properly rectified and has not developed into significant corrosion across the manifold or piping. Given the thin brake pads flagged in 2021, a physical check of the current pad thickness and rotor condition is necessary to ensure the braking system is not nearing another service interval.