2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Honda Civic MOT pass rate and common faults

13,130 MOT tests in 2024. 70.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time70.8%
Failed or needed repairs29.2%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,130 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    487 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    401 marked dangerous
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  8. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.2%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.7%
  2. Brakes10.8%
  3. Tyres7.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  5. Suspension5.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Steering2.0%
  8. Body & chassis1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Honda Civic?

In 2024, 70.8% of 2012 Honda Civic cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,130 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Honda Civic?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Honda Civic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).