2012 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · SY62 TVP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 181,335 miles passed without defects, it occurred just two days after a significant failure caused by a fractured nearside front coil spring, poor parking brake efficiency, and a total lack of effort at the offside rear brake. This sequence suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they become necessary to pass the annual emissions test. At 181,335 miles over fourteen years, this Honda Civic has a high average mileage, averaging approximately 13,000 miles per year. Between January 2024 and January 2025, the vehicle covered 25,692 miles in just twelve months, indicating a period of very heavy use or long-distance commuting. This high rate of mileage accumulation places significant stress on wear components, which is reflected in the frequent reports of worn brake hardware and suspension bushings across the last three years of testing. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension. The record shows recurring issues with fluctuating brake pressures, pitted discs, and thinning rear inner pads, alongside persistent corrosion on the rear brake hose noted in early 2025. The tester also flagged corrosion on the rear axle in 2025, which requires a close look for structural integrity beyond surface rust. Given the history of worn suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages, the entire front end should be checked for play or perished rubber components to ensure previous failures have been properly replaced rather than merely adjusted.