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HV12 UFY

2012 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,252 mi
Last recorded40,252 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 UFY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 40,252 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 38,866 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 36,778 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 34,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 32,954 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 30,670 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 29,174 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 27,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,204 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 25,203 miles

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

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

nsr tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,787 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 20,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,017 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 17,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HV12 UFY is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red 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 HV12 UFY, 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 HV12 UFY registered?

HV12 UFY is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is HV12 UFY safe to buy?

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