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VN12 VAE

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,518 mi
Last recorded53,518 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 VAE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 53,518 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025
Pass 13 Mar 2025 47,361 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 39,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 30,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 26,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 24,186 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 22,927 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 17,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 12,295 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 10,755 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 16 May 2016 8,950 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 6,202 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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VN12 VAE is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN12 VAE registered?

VN12 VAE is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is VN12 VAE safe to buy?

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