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RF61 FVP

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,716 mi
Last recorded204,716 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 FVP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 204,716 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 204,716 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 191,223 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 173,541 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 173,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 156,592 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 155,476 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 155,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 138,110 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 138,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 121,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 105,072 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 105,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,098 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 93,098 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,726 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 63,311 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 52,666 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 52,666 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 40,426 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 36,342 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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RF61 FVP is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF61 FVP, 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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RF61 FVP is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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