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MF12 TUY

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,005 mi
Last recorded108,005 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 TUY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 108,005 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 98,833 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 90,432 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 80,057 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 80,049 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,011 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,231 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 59,427 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jan 2020 59,427 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,942 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 47,942 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 38,973 miles

nearside raer tyre cracking outer wall.

offside front tyre cracking outer wall,.

Fail 23 Nov 2017 38,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside raer tyre cracking outer wall.

offside front tyre cracking outer wall,.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,204 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 29,738 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 29,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 24,853 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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MF12 TUY is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MF12 TUY, 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 MF12 TUY registered?

MF12 TUY is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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The MOT history for MF12 TUY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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