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RF12 CNN

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

224,564 mi
Last recorded224,564 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 CNN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 224,564 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 219,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 213,571 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 213,571 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 209,561 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 193,794 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 183,628 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 173,670 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 173,670 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 166,526 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 152,732 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 149,672 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 149,672 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 133,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2018 13,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2018 129,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 104,521 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 104,521 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 73,164 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 73,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,198 miles

Nearside Front outer wall has a damage but cords not shown

Pass 6 May 2016 43,344 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,980 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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RF12 CNN is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RF12 CNN, 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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RF12 CNN is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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