2012 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · SO12 VUX
2012 Honda Civic (1.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 84,616 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 VUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 84,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO12 VUX 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 (SO12 VUX) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SO12 VUX Mileage History
- 06/06/202364,008 mi
- 07/06/202364,008 mi
- 03/06/202471,548 mi+7,540 mi
- 02/06/202576,919 mi+5,371 mi
- 01/06/202684,616 mi+7,697 mi
Average of roughly 6,900 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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