2012 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · RF12 AET
2012 Honda Civic (2.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 129,616 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF12 AET Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 129,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF12 AET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Honda Civic (RF12 AET) between August 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 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 (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
RF12 AET Mileage History
- 20/08/201594,219 mi
- 17/08/201698,135 mi+3,916 mi
- 11/08/2017102,170 mi+4,035 mi
- 14/08/2018105,676 mi+3,506 mi
- 06/09/2019109,259 mi+3,583 mi
- 08/09/2020112,325 mi+3,066 mi
- 09/09/2021115,204 mi+2,879 mi
- 01/09/2022118,051 mi+2,847 mi
- 08/09/2023120,975 mi+2,924 mi
- 08/08/2024124,174 mi+3,199 mi
- 15/07/2025126,940 mi+2,766 mi
- 05/08/2026129,616 mi+2,676 mi
- 05/08/2026129,616 mi
Average of roughly 3,230 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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