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MR56 YAN

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,026 mi
Last recorded49,026 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR56 YAN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 49,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 43,873 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Mar 2025 43,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 39,733 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 33,188 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 32,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 31,452 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 30,109 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 29,122 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 26,300 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 23,561 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 21,227 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 18,004 miles

Both rear tyre are worn low on tread and bald on the inner edges.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 14,593 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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MR56 YAN is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MR56 YAN, 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 MR56 YAN registered?

MR56 YAN is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is MR56 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR56 YAN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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