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BV12 HWX

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,809 mi
Last recorded81,809 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 81,809 miles

Offside Front headlamp insecure

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 31 May 2025 73,975 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 73,975 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 66,740 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,757 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 50,063 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 43,683 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 35,504 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,077 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,289 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 34,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,989 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,926 miles

undertrays fitted

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

hybrid vehicle - emissions check not required

Pass 8 Dec 2015 30,569 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 27,119 miles

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 HWX is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

BV12 HWX is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BV12 HWX safe to buy?

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