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BV12 HWP

2012 Honda Insight

Black Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,545 mi
Last recorded155,545 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HWP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 155,545 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 140,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 140,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 123,445 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2022 107,490 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/f headlamp light intensity reduced

Fail 31 Aug 2022 107,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/f headlamp light intensity reduced

Pass 3 Jul 2021 89,262 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 89,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55r16 87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55r16 87h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,294 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 70,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,701 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,518 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 10,564 miles

front tyres worn at edges

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 HWP is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HWP, 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 HWP is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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