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2012 Honda Insight
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218,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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UNDER BODY CORRODED
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front front fog lamp slighlty insecure, but not likely tobecome detached
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underbody corrosion.
Front Body component slightly loose Front bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn and will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body vehicle structure is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Body component slightly loose Front bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn and will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body vehicle structure is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower fog lamp loose
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower fog lamp loose
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower both fog lamp slightly loose
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front bumper slightly loose
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HY12 HSF is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HY12 HSF, 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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HY12 HSF is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.
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