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PN12 TYV

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

214,536 mi
Last recorded214,536 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 TYV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 214,536 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 214,536 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 208,904 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 195,890 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 May 2024 195,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 185,004 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 177,525 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 177,525 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 168,415 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 168,415 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 158,551 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 158,551 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 153,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 140,802 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 129,635 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 129,635 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 125,774 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 125,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 113,456 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 111,720 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 111,720 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 98,835 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 93,746 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Nov 2017 93,137 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 88,719 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 83,918 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 75,358 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 68,856 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 58,901 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,012 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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PN12 TYV is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue 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 PN12 TYV, 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 PN12 TYV registered?

PN12 TYV is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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