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2012 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · FN62 XFS

FN62 XFS

2012 Honda Civic (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 83,226 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2012 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07 Apr 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
83,226 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07 Apr 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2012
Engine
2199cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2012 Honda Civic presents as roadworthy following a clean pass at 83,226 miles on 9 April 2026. The maintenance trend is stable with no advisories or defects logged across the five available tests. A February 2026 failure at 83,224 miles recorded no defects, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven stop. Annual mileage sits low at roughly 5,945 miles per year against the car's fourteen-year life. The records show steady accumulation: 65,660 miles in August 2022, 70,332 in August 2023, 74,870 in August 2024, then a near-static 83,224 to 83,226 across February to April 2026. The sparse, clean history with only one anomalous failure and no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emissions flags suggests light use and basic compliance, though long idle periods cannot be ruled out from the data alone. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and likely periods of standing. The tester logged no binding calipers or worn brake discs, yet low-use cars often develop seized handbrake mechanisms and flat-spotted tyres from storage. Verify the February 2026 failure reason with DVSA to confirm it carried no hidden mechanical defect before purchase.
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FN62 XFS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
  • 83,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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FN62 XFS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 05:45
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Honda Civic (FN62 XFS) between August 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

FN62 XFS Mileage History

  1. 24/08/202265,660 mi
  2. 23/08/202370,332 mi+4,672 mi
  3. 24/08/202474,870 mi+4,538 mi
  4. 19/02/202683,224 mi+8,354 mi
  5. 09/04/202683,226 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 4,846 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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