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SY12 OWU

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,357 mi
Last recorded93,357 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 OWU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2025 93,357 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 89,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 85,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,224 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,747 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,615 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,037 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,754 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 44,759 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 30,221 miles

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

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

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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SY12 OWU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY12 OWU, 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 SY12 OWU registered?

SY12 OWU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is SY12 OWU safe to buy?

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