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RV12 XDD

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

255,829 mi
Last recorded255,829 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 XDD
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 255,829 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 255,733 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 248,447 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 243,072 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 238,805 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 238,805 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 225,359 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 225,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 217,481 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 217,025 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 205,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 199,722 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 198,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 189,123 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 185,059 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 185,059 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 163,941 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 163,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 145,625 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 143,816 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 143,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 121,997 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 121,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,837 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 106,837 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2017 92,149 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,701 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,587 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,229 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,829 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 29,621 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 16,515 miles

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

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

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 XDD is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 RV12 XDD, 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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RV12 XDD is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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