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BV12 HWO

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

259,986 mi
Last recorded259,986 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 259,986 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 259,986 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 249,467 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 249,467 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 245,775 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 245,775 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 241,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 237,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 224,259 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 224,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 210,362 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 196,173 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 180,122 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 166,386 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 166,386 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 146,892 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 143,933 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 143,933 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 129,746 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 129,746 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 111,742 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 111,742 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,167 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 95,167 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,809 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 92,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,562 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,557 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,940 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 38,698 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 32,830 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 26,034 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 8,749 miles

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 HWO is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 HWO, 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 HWO is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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