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OY12 FVE

2012 Honda Insight

Red Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,418 mi
Last recorded109,418 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 FVE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 109,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 109,418 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 109,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, door, wheel arch sharp edges taped (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 97,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear body damage, bumper taped on

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front DROP LINKAGE DUST COVER DETERIORATED

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 84,847 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 76,751 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,712 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 65,551 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,284 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 62,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 53,732 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 45,144 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,810 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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OY12 FVE is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OY12 FVE, 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 OY12 FVE registered?

OY12 FVE is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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