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VO12 GVV

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

213,953 mi
Last recorded213,953 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 GVV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 213,953 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2024 206,136 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 198,185 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 198,184 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 184,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 172,723 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 172,723 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 163,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 161,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 161,315 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 149,085 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 139,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 119,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 110,652 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 110,644 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 101,826 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 101,826 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 93,420 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 87,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front discs ridged

Fail 19 Apr 2017 80,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front discs ridged

Pass 5 Nov 2016 73,120 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,152 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,864 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 59,864 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,770 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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VO12 GVV is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VO12 GVV, 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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VO12 GVV is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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