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RO12 SMX

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

178,977 mi
Last recorded178,977 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 SMX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 178,977 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 178,976 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 167,946 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 167,946 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 163,250 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 159,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 159,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 153,643 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 142,676 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 138,322 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 138,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 134,908 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 133,269 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 133,255 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 123,885 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 115,346 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 103,225 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 93,719 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 83,940 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 74,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,531 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 49,897 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 49,897 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 34,607 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 24,532 miles

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

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

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 SMX is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SMX, 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 RO12 SMX registered?

RO12 SMX is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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