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BV12 HWN

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

209,107 mi
Last recorded209,107 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HWN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 209,107 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 209,107 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 206,397 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2025 206,397 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 203,785 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 203,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 201,196 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 196,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 182,702 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 182,702 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 166,119 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 147,251 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 124,946 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 108,844 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 92,148 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 84,216 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,235 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 47,499 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 34,842 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,801 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,154 miles

Offside Front Inner Shoulder worn

Offside Rear Inner and outer shoulder worn

Fail 30 Jun 2016 33,154 miles

Offside Front Inner Shoulder worn

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner and outer shoulder worn

Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 HWN is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HWN, 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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What year was BV12 HWN registered?

BV12 HWN is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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