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HY12 HSF

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,578 mi
Last recorded218,578 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 HSF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 218,578 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 17 Feb 2025 216,805 miles

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.

Pass 15 Feb 2024 214,388 miles

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))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 214,388 miles

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 201,621 miles

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))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 201,609 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 184,914 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 168,139 miles

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 168,139 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 155,221 miles

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))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 155,221 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 133,488 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 133,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 119,101 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 119,101 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,364 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 102,364 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 77,822 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,491 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 53,760 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 50,995 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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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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