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SO12 XYW

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,930 mi
Last recorded185,930 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 XYW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 185,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 153,122 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 150,534 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 126,046 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 113,724 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,340 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 92,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 77,669 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 77,669 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,095 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 13,412 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 XYW is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc petrol 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 SO12 XYW, 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 XYW registered?

SO12 XYW is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SO12 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 XYW 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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