2012 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · FD12 AEC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, with no defects recorded in its most recent May 2025 MOT at 65,853 miles. The maintenance trend shows stability over the past three years, as all subsequent tests from 2022 to 2025 passed without issues. However, a conflicting entry on 2023-05-05 notes a failure at the same mileage as a passing test, which may indicate a data inconsistency or procedural error. This ambiguity warrants further verification with the DVSA or the seller. The mileage of 65,853 miles over 14 years equates to an average of 4,704 miles annually, significantly below the UK’s typical usage for this age. Gaps between tests suggest prolonged periods of inactivity, particularly between 2022 (57,225 miles) and 2023 (61,031 miles), where mileage increased by 3,806 miles over 12 months. Subsequent annual increments of 2,647 and 2,175 miles indicate minimal usage, which may correlate with reduced wear on consumables but could also signal storage conditions that might affect components like batteries, tyres, or fluid systems. A buyer should inspect the suspension for aged bushes or coil springs, as low mileage does not eliminate wear from static periods. Brake components, including discs and calipers, should be checked for corrosion or binding, especially if the vehicle was stored. The 2023 failure without recorded defects raises questions about potential unaddressed issues, necessitating a pre-purchase inspection to confirm structural integrity and identify any hidden faults not captured in MOT records.