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SV12 OCF

2012 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,587 mi
Last recorded54,587 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 OCF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 54,587 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 54,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 52,005 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 52,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 49,402 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 46,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight tear on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 43,541 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 41,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 38,798 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 34,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 30,555 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2017 25,977 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 25,976 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 20,104 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 20,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

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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SV12 OCF is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV12 OCF, 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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SV12 OCF is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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