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FX12 XMO

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,611 mi
Last recorded161,611 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 XMO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 161,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Sill corroded but not excessive

Fail 7 Mar 2026 161,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 11 Mar 2025 155,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 155,787 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 153,093 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 150,052 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 150,052 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 133,757 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 133,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 114,778 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 114,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 106,733 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 104,958 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2020 104,958 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2019 94,205 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,023 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,613 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 80,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 80,115 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,279 miles

Under trays fitted

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 72,279 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2016 64,631 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 64,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 52,623 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 63,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,723 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,349 miles

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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FX12 XMO is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FX12 XMO, 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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FX12 XMO is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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