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HY62 JFE

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,826 mi
Last recorded170,826 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 JFE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 170,826 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 170,825 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 156,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 155,109 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 152,009 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 149,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 146,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 127,422 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 125,618 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 122,010 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 118,771 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 116,361 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 108,589 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Mar 2019 108,589 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 97,903 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 97,903 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,937 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 86,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,525 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 77,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,798 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,110 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,115 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,244 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 29,519 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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HY62 JFE is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY62 JFE, 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 HY62 JFE registered?

HY62 JFE is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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