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BV12 HWT

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,769 mi
Last recorded91,769 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HWT
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 91,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 80,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 79,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,946 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 69,946 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 18 Oct 2022 64,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 64,851 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 53,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,476 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 47,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s/r & n/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 41,453 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 41,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,428 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,698 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,283 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 32,283 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 24,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 HWT is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWT, 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 HWT is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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