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SL12 UAV

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

172,165 mi
Last recorded172,165 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 UAV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 172,165 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 158,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 142,399 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 127,021 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 117,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 108,632 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 108,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 105,176 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 102,478 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 102,478 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 99,532 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 93,003 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,004 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,161 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,110 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,501 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,094 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,253 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 18,404 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,802 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 17,802 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SL12 UAV is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SL12 UAV, 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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SL12 UAV is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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