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PJ12 FWR

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

246,407 mi
Last recorded246,407 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 FWR
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 246,407 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 242,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2024 242,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 237,007 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 224,761 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 224,761 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 211,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 208,395 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 208,318 miles

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

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 190,393 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2021 190,393 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2021 173,179 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 173,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 169,287 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 158,612 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 158,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185 55 16 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle 185 50 16 (5.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 146,654 miles

Under tray fitted

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 142,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 129,286 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 129,286 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 121,085 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 120,490 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 109,314 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 109,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested no working (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,558 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 151,508 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 82,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 64,846 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 50,015 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,941 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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PJ12 FWR is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ12 FWR, 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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PJ12 FWR is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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