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SW12 SLZ

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,597 mi
Last recorded24,597 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 SLZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 24,597 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 24,168 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight tear at outer end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components including rear axle getting quite rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2024 24,168 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight tear at outer end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components including rear axle getting quite rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2023 22,792 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside park effort low

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 21,747 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 21,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 29,904 miles

Offside Rear park brake effort low

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 29,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 20,264 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 20,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 19,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 19,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 18,205 miles

Nearside park brake effort low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Apr 2017 16,815 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 15,381 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 12,892 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 12,892 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SW12 SLZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW12 SLZ, 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 SW12 SLZ registered?

SW12 SLZ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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