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PJ12 PHA

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

202,751 mi
Last recorded202,751 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 PHA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 202,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 185,095 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper slightly damage

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 159,180 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 159,180 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 155,764 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 149,253 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 141,801 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 141,801 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 141,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 133,265 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 133,265 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 132,781 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 132,781 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 125,167 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 119,222 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 119,135 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 109,657 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 97,992 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,633 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,110 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,122 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 PHA is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PHA, 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 PHA is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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