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FY62 EBN

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

181,569 mi
Last recorded181,569 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 EBN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 181,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 180,502 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 169,796 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 158,413 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 147,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 132,884 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 132,881 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))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 125,249 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 124,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 120,920 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 109,736 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,610 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 84,268 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,683 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 58,084 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,172 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 34,520 miles

nearside rear tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,088 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,118 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 22,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 13,801 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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FY62 EBN is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FY62 EBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY62 EBN registered?

FY62 EBN is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is FY62 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 EBN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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