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H8 EYG

2012 Honda Insight

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,905 mi
Last recorded123,905 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 EYG
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 123,905 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 120,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays

Pass 1 Feb 2024 113,388 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 108,300 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 105,474 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2021 101,676 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 97,803 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 94,551 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 79,578 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 79,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,946 miles

small stone chips in screen

undershields fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,521 miles

rear discs starting to rust

sheilds fitted

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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H8 EYG is a 2012 Honda Insight in Green with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 H8 EYG, 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 H8 EYG registered?

H8 EYG is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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