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RO12 PWV

2012 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,576 mi
Last recorded185,576 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 185,576 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 185,575 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 166,503 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 166,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 145,067 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 129,926 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 117,857 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 114,572 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,754 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 106,744 miles

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

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

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 106,335 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 97,875 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 97,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2018 83,708 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,276 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,636 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,316 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 64,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 47,267 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,965 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 33,965 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 18,890 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 5,095 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,490 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

O/s/r tyre has a small cut in the tread which has reached the cords

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 PWV is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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