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BV12 HWU

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,582 mi
Last recorded130,582 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 130,582 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 130,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 126,420 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 122,599 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 121,360 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 121,360 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 114,301 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 162,046 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 162,046 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,634 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 87,634 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,012 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,432 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,440 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 48,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,277 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 47,277 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,995 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 29,974 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,729 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,973 miles

front tyres on 3mm

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 HWU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

BV12 HWU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BV12 HWU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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