2012 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · YS61 XNF
2012 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 149,364 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS61 XNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 149,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS61 XNF 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 (YS61 XNF) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end... (2.1.3 (d))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YS61 XNF Mileage History
- 21/06/2024128,219 mi
- 27/05/2025138,043 mi+9,824 mi
- 27/05/2025138,043 mi
- 28/05/2026149,364 mi+11,321 mi
- 29/05/2026149,364 mi
Average of roughly 10,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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