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RO12 PWL

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

400,120 mi
Last recorded400,120 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 PWL
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 400,120 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 382,233 miles

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))

Fail 30 May 2024 382,232 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2023 377,677 miles

2 front tyres wearing slightly low on inner edges

Minor exhaust blow from back box

rear inner pads low

Pass 1 Jun 2022 372,044 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 351,155 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 326,176 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 302,108 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 265,796 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 265,769 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 239,424 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 239,424 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 239,314 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 223,397 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 217,009 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 183,875 miles

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 ()

Fail 19 May 2018 183,448 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2018 183,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 163,755 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 150,717 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 150,717 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 139,270 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 139,270 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 111,945 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,723 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 95,410 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 95,410 miles

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 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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