2012 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · SC12 GUX

The 2012 Honda Civic has a clear and encouraging MOT history, with five consecutive passes from December 2021 to December 2025. The most recent test in December 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, which is the ideal outcome. This clean record over multiple years indicates a consistent pattern of mechanical reliability and good maintenance, with no recurring safety or emissions failures noted during the annual inspections. The vehicle's mileage of 86,405 miles over approximately 14 years works out to about 6,172 miles per year, which is a fairly typical annual usage figure for a car of this age. This average mileage suggests it has likely been used for routine commuting and daily driving rather than extreme high-mileage motorway use or, conversely, long periods of inactivity that can sometimes lead to their own sets of problems. The condition trend, based solely on the flawless MOT record, appears stable and well-maintained rather than worsening. Because the MOT history is uniformly clean, it provides no evidence of past failures or advisories that might point to specific wear patterns or weak spots. This is a positive sign, but it also means the history itself doesn't highlight any particular components that have needed attention. The main takeaway is the absence of recorded problems, which is the best possible starting point for a used vehicle. For an in-person inspection, your most important checks should focus on standard wear items that may not have been severe enough to cause an MOT failure but could soon need attention.