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VN12 BBF

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,187 mi
Last recorded74,187 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 BBF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 74,187 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2025 71,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate appears faded. (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate appears faded. (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 69,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 67,089 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 63,438 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 59,840 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 58,192 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both registration plates are fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,255 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs slight rusted (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,782 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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VN12 BBF is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,300cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VN12 BBF, 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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VN12 BBF is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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