2012 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · AV12 FUO
2012 Honda Civic (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 109,196 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV12 FUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 109,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV12 FUO 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 (AV12 FUO) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AV12 FUO Mileage History
- 31/07/202485,562 mi
- 30/07/202597,958 mi+12,396 mi
- 30/07/202597,959 mi+1 mi
- 06/08/2026109,193 mi+11,234 mi
- 06/08/2026109,196 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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