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VE12 TCV

2012 Honda Insight

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

202,692 mi
Last recorded202,692 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 TCV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 202,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2025 200,133 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 200,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 194,134 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 182,649 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 174,747 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 174,747 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 170,000 miles

front and rear pads close to 1.6mm

Pass 30 Jul 2021 154,165 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 154,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 144,830 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 136,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 127,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 121,675 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 108,933 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,693 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 108,693 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 96,760 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 204,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 83,137 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 83,137 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,909 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 72,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2017 63,240 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,468 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,952 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 48,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,584 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,253 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,332 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 25,291 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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VE12 TCV is a 2012 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 VE12 TCV, 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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VE12 TCV is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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