2012 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · LB12 LFU
2012 Honda Civic (2.2L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 105,242 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB12 LFU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 105,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB12 LFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Honda Civic (LB12 LFU) between May 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 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: “Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LB12 LFU Mileage History
- 29/05/201535,697 mi
- 29/05/201535,697 mi
- 20/06/201646,601 mi+10,904 mi
- 20/06/201646,601 mi
- 24/03/201752,827 mi+6,226 mi
- 19/03/201858,085 mi+5,258 mi
- 21/03/201962,863 mi+4,778 mi
- 17/03/202067,951 mi+5,088 mi
- 24/03/202170,914 mi+2,963 mi
- 22/03/202275,368 mi+4,454 mi
- 22/03/202275,368 mi
- 23/03/202379,551 mi+4,183 mi
- 23/03/202379,551 mi
- 19/03/202483,022 mi+3,471 mi
- 04/03/202599,595 mi+16,573 mi
- 13/03/202599,934 mi+339 mi
- 23/03/2026105,242 mi+5,308 mi
Average of roughly 6,429 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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