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HJ12 VFV

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,816 mi
Last recorded75,816 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 VFV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 75,816 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 73,435 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 64,546 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 64,458 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 56,490 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 56,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2022 46,779 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 42,782 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 42,782 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 40,291 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 40,291 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 37,778 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 34,434 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,781 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,504 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,363 miles

Near side front tyre has a cut in tread, but cords not visible.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VFV is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HJ12 VFV, 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 HJ12 VFV registered?

HJ12 VFV is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HJ12 VFV safe to buy?

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