2012 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · KM12 RFE
2012 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 69,655 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM12 RFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 69,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM12 RFE 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 (KM12 RFE) between September 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
KM12 RFE Mileage History
- 20/09/202458,116 mi
- 23/10/202458,890 mi+774 mi
- 23/10/202458,890 mi
- 07/11/202569,655 mi+10,765 mi
- 11/11/202569,655 mi
Average of roughly 10,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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