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MK12 SVS

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,143 mi
Last recorded135,143 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 SVS
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 135,143 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 125,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 125,701 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,269 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 101,988 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 101,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,683 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 82,141 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 77,452 miles

damage to o/s/r

Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,518 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2018 46,898 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 46,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

all four tyres low on tread

Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,463 miles

front pads and discs starting to wear

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 1 Mar 2016 17,334 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2015 4,551 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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MK12 SVS is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MK12 SVS, 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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MK12 SVS is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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