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MW12 OWK

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,435 mi
Last recorded129,435 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 OWK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 129,435 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 115,223 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 115,223 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 104,336 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2021 93,250 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 72,691 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,159 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,333 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,744 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,251 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 28,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 21,088 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 10,678 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 9,963 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 7,577 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 OWK is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MW12 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

MW12 OWK is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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