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NG12 VDT

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,231 mi
Last recorded85,231 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 VDT
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 85,231 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,839 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 79,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 75,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 75,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,626 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 72,626 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2020 70,750 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 68,437 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,942 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 58,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 50,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,386 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,049 miles

Cut in n/s front tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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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NG12 VDT is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NG12 VDT, 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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NG12 VDT is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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