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RV62 OWX

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,111 mi
Last recorded157,111 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 OWX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 157,111 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 155,516 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 152,972 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 149,523 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 149,497 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 146,367 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 145,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 137,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 May 2021 137,527 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 132,975 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 132,974 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 132,972 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 122,223 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 107,233 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 102,375 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 102,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 83,445 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,165 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 56,546 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 39,524 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,617 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,130 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 21,130 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,898 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 13,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 13,083 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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RV62 OWX is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OWX, 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 OWX registered?

RV62 OWX is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is RV62 OWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 OWX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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