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HJ12 UMW

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,931 mi
Last recorded111,931 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 UMW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 111,931 miles

Front both discs lipped

Front remnants of under tray loose

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, advise changing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both discs lipped

small oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Dec 2024 102,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 102,899 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 96,275 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 96,275 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 87,479 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 77,373 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 67,441 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,207 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 56,234 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,351 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,826 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,745 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,720 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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HJ12 UMW is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ12 UMW, 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 HJ12 UMW registered?

HJ12 UMW is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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