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MW12 HXH

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

261,597 mi
Last recorded261,597 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 HXH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 261,597 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 228,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 228,008 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 190,173 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 187,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 179,298 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 179,292 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 179,255 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced O/S N/S (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 159,176 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective LIGHT REDUCED NEEDS ATTENTION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 159,174 miles

Front Position lamp not working O/S N/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective LIGHT REDUCED NEEDS ATTENTION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 158,940 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2021 133,688 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 133,680 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x1 (4.7.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 126,636 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 126,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 126,333 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 102,045 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,701 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 72,584 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 72,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,928 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 59,886 miles

Front pads worn

Fail 4 Nov 2016 59,886 miles

Front pads worn

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,787 miles

Front pads worn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,887 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 34,941 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,848 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 9,589 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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MW12 HXH is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW12 HXH, 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 MW12 HXH registered?

MW12 HXH is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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