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SD12 NFU

2012 Honda Insight

Red Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,807 mi
Last recorded118,807 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 NFU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 118,807 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 115,712 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 113,006 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 107,819 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 102,612 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,964 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 95,209 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 88,813 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,042 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 74,042 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,073 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,728 miles

NSF wiper starting to smear glass.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,286 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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SD12 NFU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SD12 NFU, 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 SD12 NFU registered?

SD12 NFU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is SD12 NFU safe to buy?

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