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SH12 SFZ

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,574 mi
Last recorded143,574 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 SFZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 143,574 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 143,574 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 141,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 141,185 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 138,401 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 131,784 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 125,184 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,899 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 119,899 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 113,754 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 110,077 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,929 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 65,214 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 41,002 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 40,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,002 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 30,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,185 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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SH12 SFZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SH12 SFZ, 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 SH12 SFZ registered?

SH12 SFZ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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