2012 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · MK12 SVD
2012 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 49,258 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK12 SVD Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 49,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK12 SVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Honda Civic (MK12 SVD) between May 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure onouter side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii”.
MK12 SVD Mileage History
- 01/05/20154,274 mi
- 18/04/201610,181 mi+5,907 mi
- 21/04/201714,403 mi+4,222 mi
- 20/04/201818,677 mi+4,274 mi
- 08/04/201922,371 mi+3,694 mi
- 09/04/201922,371 mi
- 05/10/202027,487 mi+5,116 mi
- 22/10/202131,664 mi+4,177 mi
- 02/11/202236,193 mi+4,529 mi
- 17/10/202342,140 mi+5,947 mi
- 30/05/202445,125 mi+2,985 mi
- 16/05/202547,205 mi+2,080 mi
- 18/05/202649,245 mi+2,040 mi
- 22/05/202649,258 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,068 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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