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RV12 JKF

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

208,701 mi
Last recorded208,701 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 JKF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 208,701 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 189,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 167,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 158,680 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 145,344 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 133,895 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 126,262 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 116,113 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 107,934 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 95,188 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 95,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2018 84,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,204 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 58,294 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 58,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 53,286 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,280 miles

Damage to nearside outer body sill

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,656 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 31,593 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,447 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,282 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,774 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 22,774 miles

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

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 JKF is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JKF, 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 JKF registered?

RV12 JKF is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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