2012 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · LF12 KAU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 83,380 miles passed, it followed a significant failure that highlighted multiple safety-critical defects. The trend is inconsistent, as the owner appears to only address faults once they trigger an MOT failure, rather than performing routine inspections or preventative maintenance between tests. At 83,380 miles, this 14-year-old Honda has covered low mileage, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. This low usage suggests the drivetrain has not faced high stress, but it increases the likelihood of rubber components degrading or seizing. There is a notable 9,400-mile gap between June 2023 and September 2024, followed by another 8,000 miles in the final year. These intervals are consistent with low-use driving patterns which can lead to flat spotting and brake corrosion. A buyer must scrutinise the suspension geometry and tyres due to the recurring uneven wear on the inner edges of the rear tyres noted in September 2025. This indicates a persistent issue with alignment or potentially worn rear suspension bushes that has not been properly rectified. The previous failure for mismatched tyre sizes on the same front axle in both 2024 and 2025 suggests a lack of attention to basic vehicle standards, which can compromise handling and safety. The braking system also requires close inspection. The nearside rear brake pads were flagged as below the legal limit in 2025 after being noted as thin back in 2023. The presence of sharp edges on the offside rear wheel arch recorded in 2024 suggests previous physical impact or structural repair that should be checked for hidden corrosion or poor weld integrity. Ensure all headlamp alignments and indicator functions are fully operational, as these were repeated points of failure in the record.