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MA12 MXH

2012 Honda Insight

Red Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

226,249 mi
Last recorded226,249 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 MXH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 226,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 220,841 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 210,504 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 193,279 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 172,367 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 165,041 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 158,142 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 154,626 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 154,626 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 149,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 135,561 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 123,818 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 110,346 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 110,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,472 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,305 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 66,287 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,758 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,608 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,664 miles

Age cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls

Damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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MA12 MXH is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MA12 MXH, 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 MA12 MXH registered?

MA12 MXH is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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