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RE12 XBT

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,552 mi
Last recorded68,552 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 XBT
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 68,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 66,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 62,212 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 62,211 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 57,786 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 53,312 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 49,467 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 46,813 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,449 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 37,362 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 32,064 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,153 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,158 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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RE12 XBT is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RE12 XBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE12 XBT registered?

RE12 XBT is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is RE12 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 XBT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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