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RJ12 PYA

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

275,985 mi
Last recorded275,985 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 PYA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 275,985 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 264,325 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 249,731 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 235,951 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 45,001 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 222,038 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 207,319 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 195,370 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 175,785 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 163,622 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 151,311 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 151,017 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 150,602 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 145,715 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 144,418 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 136,285 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 136,285 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 122,138 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 119,448 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 114,321 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 114,136 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 113,621 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn/split.

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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RJ12 PYA is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 RJ12 PYA, 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 RJ12 PYA registered?

RJ12 PYA is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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