2012 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · CV62 LTK

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, though the most recent MOT results indicate the onset of routine consumable wear. In the August 2025 test at 58,068 miles, the tester flagged both nearside and offside front brake pads as wearing thin. This follows a clean pass in August 2024 at 50,594 miles, suggesting that while the vehicle has been well-maintained, the braking components are now reaching the end of their service life. The mileage history reflects very light usage for a 2012 vehicle, averaging approximately 4,148 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-interval driving patterns, with a notable jump between the February 2020 test at 26,643 miles and the August 2021 test at 33,615 miles. The current recorded mileage of 58,068 is significantly lower than typical for this age, which often implies less mechanical strain on the drivetrain but can sometimes lead to issues with components seizing due to infrequent use. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and the exhaust. The August 2023 failure at 43,493 miles revealed a major central exhaust leak, and while the vehicle passed thereafter, the integrity of the exhaust system should be verified. The recent advisory regarding thinning brake pads necessitates an immediate check of the remaining pad thickness and the condition of the brake discs to ensure no uneven wear has occurred. The history also shows a previous failure in August 2023 regarding tyres worn close to the legal limit. While this appears to be a matter of basic consumable upkeep rather than a mechanical fault, it suggests that tyre replacement intervals may be driven by necessity rather than proactive scheduling. Given the low mileage, checking for any signs of age-related rubber perishing or sidewall cracking is advisable, alongside a standard inspection of suspension bushes and steering components.