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2012 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · SA12 WTG

SA12 WTG

2012 Honda Civic (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 121,979 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2012 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
121,979 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
2199cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a clean record in its most recent inspections. The July 2025 test at 119,892 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows two consecutive successful tests in July 2024 and August 2023, suggesting that any previous mechanical issues have been resolved and the vehicle is currently maintaining a consistent standard of roadworthiness. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with the vehicle's 14-year age. The data shows a steady progression from 111,888 miles in August 2023 to 115,884 miles in July 2024, and finally 119,892 miles in July 2025. This averages approximately 4,000 miles per year over the last two years, which is lower than the historical average of 8,564 miles per year. This deceleration in usage suggests the car may be used for shorter, less frequent trips recently. While the recent history is clean, the August 2023 record shows two failures at 11,885 miles and 111,888 miles. Although the records provided do not specify the exact nature of these failures, the presence of multiple failures in a single year indicates a period of mechanical instability or neglected maintenance. A prospective buyer should verify that all previous defects were rectified by a qualified technician and that no underlying issues persist. Physical inspection should focus on components that typically wear under these mileage levels. I recommend checking the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers to ensure no degradation has occurred since the last test. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough examination of the underbody for structural corrosion and an inspection of the brake discs and calipers for uneven wear or binding is advisable to ensure the vehicle remains in its current passing condition.
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SA12 WTG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
  • 121,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

SA12 WTG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 12:24
MOT Analysis

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 (SA12 WTG) between August 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 July 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 (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

SA12 WTG Mileage History

  1. 02/08/2023111,888 mi
  2. 25/07/2024115,884 mi+3,996 mi
  3. 04/07/2025119,892 mi+4,008 mi
  4. 08/07/2026121,977 mi+2,085 mi
  5. 10/07/2026121,979 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 3,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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60
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
2 dangerous defects found recently
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