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2012 Honda Insight
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
400,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near the Rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F,O/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm left on the edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm left on the edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))
2 front tyres wearing slightly low on inner edges
Minor exhaust blow from back box
rear inner pads low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Lower exhaust catalytic converter heatsheild corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal rubber ( anti slip device ) worn
Front Lower exhaust catalytic converter heat shield corroded
Offside Front Day Time Running Lamp Not Working
underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pedal rubber ( anti slip device ) worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower exhaust catalytic converter heat shield corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Day Time Running Lamp Not Working
coolant low
underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
undertrays fitted
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)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
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RO12 PWL 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 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 RO12 PWL, 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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RO12 PWL is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 10 April 2012.
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