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OY12 FVS

2012 Honda Insight

Black Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

222,898 mi
Last recorded222,898 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 FVS
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 222,898 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 222,898 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 218,853 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 218,853 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 213,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 213,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 210,850 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 200,198 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 187,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 176,071 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 168,239 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 164,886 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 154,533 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 139,972 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 124,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 111,252 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 95,376 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 79,874 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,711 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,497 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 292,921 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 FVS is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OY12 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

OY12 FVS is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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