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RO12 URX

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,355 mi
Last recorded162,355 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 162,355 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 156,553 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 150,319 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 150,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 145,711 miles

Nearside Front fog light n/w

Undertray not fully secure loose secured with cable ties (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 135,965 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 135,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 122,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and back plates (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 122,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and back plates (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 111,142 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 97,300 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 90,371 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 90,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 88,358 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 88,358 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 70,872 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres perished

nsf fog lamp damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,452 miles

cuts in both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,637 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 URX is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 URX, 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 URX registered?

RO12 URX is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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