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HY12 XOW

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

211,387 mi
Last recorded211,387 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 XOW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 211,387 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 199,460 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 199,460 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 188,810 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 187,885 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 187,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 175,128 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 170,529 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 163,528 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 158,960 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 144,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 142,616 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 129,398 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,096 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,716 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 85,952 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,230 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,935 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,134 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 32,645 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 XOW is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

HY12 XOW is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is HY12 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 XOW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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