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SV12 VWA

2012 Honda Insight

White Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,050 mi
Last recorded106,050 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 VWA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 106,050 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 98,027 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 90,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,074 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 71,194 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 71,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 62,325 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 55,375 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,795 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,098 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2017 32,823 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

emissions not tested (hybrid)

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and void of tread on shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Offside Rear nail in tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,318 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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SV12 VWA is a 2012 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SV12 VWA, 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 SV12 VWA registered?

SV12 VWA is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SV12 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV12 VWA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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