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CV12 EVC

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

293,040 mi
Last recorded293,040 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 EVC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 293,040 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 293,017 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 289,899 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 289,899 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 281,661 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 276,662 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 276,662 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 274,057 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 256,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 256,677 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 235,796 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 202,914 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 180,049 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 177,698 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking sound

Offside Front tyre worn slightly inner

Pass 28 Nov 2018 159,474 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 135,228 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,835 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 109,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,089 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 64,135 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,772 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage :- no visible cords

Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,772 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage :- no visible cords

Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,031 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 40,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 18,901 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 17,833 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 16,101 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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CV12 EVC is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CV12 EVC, 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 CV12 EVC registered?

CV12 EVC is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is CV12 EVC safe to buy?

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