2012 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · SM12 YCH
2012 Honda Civic (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 95,030 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM12 YCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 95,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM12 YCH 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 (SM12 YCH) between November 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt I”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Material has come away from pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
SM12 YCH Mileage History
- 15/11/202485,763 mi
- 21/11/202485,772 mi+9 mi
- 11/11/202592,122 mi+6,350 mi
- 10/12/202592,182 mi+60 mi
- 07/07/202695,030 mi+2,848 mi
Average of roughly 5,652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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