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SO12 WNS

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

208,977 mi
Last recorded208,977 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 WNS
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 208,977 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 208,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 192,086 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 192,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 172,352 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 158,320 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 139,677 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 132,817 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 118,445 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 100,314 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 100,314 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,987 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 63,647 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,146 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,917 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,643 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,005 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,142 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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SO12 WNS is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SO12 WNS, 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 SO12 WNS registered?

SO12 WNS is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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