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RV12 JHF

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

267,793 mi
Last recorded267,793 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 JHF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 267,793 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 237,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 199,824 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 181,743 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 169,540 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 167,766 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 166,341 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 164,402 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 164,402 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 155,441 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 145,780 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 137,198 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 120,116 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 103,802 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 93,152 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,855 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 75,143 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 75,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,208 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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RV12 JHF is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV12 JHF, 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 RV12 JHF registered?

RV12 JHF is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is RV12 JHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 JHF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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