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OV12 SWZ

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,959 mi
Last recorded105,959 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 SWZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 105,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 105,915 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 105,889 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 96,849 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,778 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,255 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 82,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 59,730 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,666 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 43,666 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2015 29,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 13,389 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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OV12 SWZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV12 SWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV12 SWZ registered?

OV12 SWZ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is OV12 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 SWZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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