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PN12 VJC

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,491 mi
Last recorded40,491 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 VJC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 40,491 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 36,908 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 35,111 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 34,170 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 33,341 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 31,823 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 30,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 28,518 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,194 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,261 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,387 miles

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

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

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 VJC is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PN12 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

PN12 VJC is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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