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RF12 FUM

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

261,734 mi
Last recorded261,734 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 261,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 261,734 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 254,515 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 242,699 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 226,929 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 217,838 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 217,838 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 206,147 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 190,386 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 190,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 184,002 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 177,382 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 165,253 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 165,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 141,797 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 141,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 116,707 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 116,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,851 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag on and off (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 94,851 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag on and off (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,262 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,025 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,288 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,011 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 39,303 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 33,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FUM is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FUM, 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 FUM is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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