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BV12 HWF

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

334,503 mi
Last recorded334,503 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HWF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 334,503 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster worn, but not excessively (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 308,994 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 285,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 285,993 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 267,390 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 267,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 255,322 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 247,598 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 247,598 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 240,561 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 239,052 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 236,099 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 236,099 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 224,645 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 208,710 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 208,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 193,940 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 181,973 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 181,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 169,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 161,226 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 159,186 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 159,186 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 142,692 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 142,692 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 126,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,282 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 215,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,988 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 87,988 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,699 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 87,699 miles

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

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

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

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 HWF is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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