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BV12 HWC

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,573 mi
Last recorded184,573 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HWC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 184,573 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 173,158 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 173,158 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 163,767 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 156,110 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 149,963 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 149,963 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 149,151 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 149,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 132,774 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 122,208 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 120,703 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 110,512 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 165,552 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 165,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,485 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,567 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,824 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 77,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Honda Insight?

Based on 163,630 MOT tests across 10,310 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
7,331
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
10,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,289
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 883
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 600
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BV12 HWC is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2012 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 79,407 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Insight fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,289 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 HWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Insight typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV12 HWC is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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