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RO12 PWJ

2012 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,245 mi
Last recorded86,245 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 PWJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 86,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 82,876 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 75,293 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,939 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 67,150 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 67,145 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,167 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,649 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 63,027 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 59,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,414 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,977 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 45,975 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RO12 PWJ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RO12 PWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO12 PWJ registered?

RO12 PWJ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is RO12 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 PWJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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