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FY12 HVK

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

282,901 mi
Last recorded282,901 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 HVK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 282,901 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 279,997 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 279,997 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 268,434 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 249,275 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 234,234 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 20 Jan 2022 227,384 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 211,579 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 211,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 200,914 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 193,061 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 193,061 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 188,090 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 172,552 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 172,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 159,645 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 143,773 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 143,773 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 142,069 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 142,069 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 125,826 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 107,307 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,779 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,312 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 67,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,568 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,640 miles

Both the rear tyres have worn smooth on their inside edges.

Nearside Rear Brake disc is badly corroded/pitted.

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

Offside Rear Disc corroded/pitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,400 miles

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

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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FY12 HVK 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 75%.

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 FY12 HVK, 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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FY12 HVK is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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