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HY12 HSU

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

186,732 mi
Last recorded186,732 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 HSU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 186,732 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 184,508 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 182,086 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 174,295 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 165,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 164,442 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 155,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 148,180 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 141,712 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 141,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 137,020 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 137,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 126,543 miles

front pads very close

Pass 5 Mar 2019 116,698 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 110,234 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 99,486 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 99,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,986 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,383 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,088 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,214 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,572 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,594 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 14,598 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 14,498 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 HSU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 HY12 HSU, 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 HY12 HSU registered?

HY12 HSU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is HY12 HSU safe to buy?

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