2012 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · SH61 SWJ
2012 Honda Civic (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 153,507 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH61 SWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 153,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH61 SWJ MOT History
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 (SH61 SWJ) between May 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 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), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
SH61 SWJ Mileage History
- 31/05/2024133,337 mi
- 10/06/2024133,339 mi+2 mi
- 09/04/2025143,820 mi+10,481 mi
- 12/03/2026153,507 mi+9,687 mi
- 12/03/2026153,507 mi
Average of roughly 11,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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