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OY12 XEC

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

224,120 mi
Last recorded224,120 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 XEC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 224,120 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring component's

Pass 29 Nov 2022 220,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 220,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 212,734 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 210,071 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 209,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 202,390 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 181,845 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 167,898 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 167,897 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 151,336 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 151,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 145,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 129,172 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 118,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 115,219 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,339 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 93,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,778 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 65,282 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,213 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,886 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,628 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 XEC is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OY12 XEC, 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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OY12 XEC is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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