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RE12 YCZ

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,751 mi
Last recorded153,751 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 YCZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 153,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 138,985 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 138,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 127,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light broken

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 116,736 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 116,736 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 103,208 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass smashed.

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Fail 9 Jul 2021 103,037 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Auto brake pedal rubber won smooth towards offside and through to metal. (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread has a cut deep enough to reach and expose cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass smashed.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads balding towards outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres treads perishing, low and bald towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 88,523 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,932 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,195 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 40,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 34,246 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,324 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 YCZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RE12 YCZ, 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 RE12 YCZ registered?

RE12 YCZ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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