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RV62 DYG

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,146 mi
Last recorded180,146 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 DYG
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 180,146 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 178,447 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 151,213 miles

engine tray fitted/ tested in wet condition

Pass 6 Nov 2023 141,667 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 141,385 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 134,999 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,960 miles

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

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

steering wheel after market cover removed prior to test

Pass 9 Dec 2020 123,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges and slightly damage on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre perishing and cracking. ()

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 123,647 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall, perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges and slightly damage on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre perishing and cracking. ()

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 119,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides Smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 115,955 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure slightly damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 115,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall and cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure slightly damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,702 miles

Offside Front damage to underside of vehicle, radiator,condenser,sump

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 101,702 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front damage to underside of vehicle, radiator,condenser,sump

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,883 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,987 miles

under trays fitted

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

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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RV62 DYG is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV62 DYG, 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 RV62 DYG registered?

RV62 DYG is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 3 December 2012.

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