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SB12 UOM

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,948 mi
Last recorded46,948 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 UOM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 46,948 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 46,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure inner wheel arch cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 44,910 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 40,948 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 43,331 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 43,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 36,755 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 32,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 29,373 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,525 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 23,811 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,462 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,782 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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SB12 UOM is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SB12 UOM, 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 SB12 UOM registered?

SB12 UOM is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is SB12 UOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 UOM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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