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HW62 JVV

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,706 mi
Last recorded131,706 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW62 JVV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 131,706 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 126,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 124,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 120,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,451 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 109,041 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 109,041 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,586 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 93,985 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 93,985 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 89,645 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 88,805 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,839 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 77,052 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 77,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,297 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 69,297 miles

Central Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,372 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 55,372 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,845 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 40,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,615 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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HW62 JVV is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HW62 JVV, 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 HW62 JVV registered?

HW62 JVV is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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