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MJ12 VEH

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,100 mi
Last recorded51,100 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 VEH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 51,100 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 51,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 35,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake starting to stick

Pass 22 Apr 2024 30,317 miles

Nearside washer jet inop but sufficient fluid to windscreen

Pass 9 May 2023 28,429 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 26,223 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 26,223 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 23,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front driveshaft corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 21,922 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 21,002 miles

Nearside sill damaged

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 19,648 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 18,311 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2016 16,849 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 12,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MJ12 VEH is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ12 VEH, 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 MJ12 VEH registered?

MJ12 VEH is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is MJ12 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ12 VEH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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