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VO12 VUT

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,565 mi
Last recorded204,565 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 VUT
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 204,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 175,603 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 175,603 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 167,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 157,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 148,310 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 139,739 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 139,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 126,841 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 126,841 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 116,674 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,701 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,312 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 99,312 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,515 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,835 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 59,334 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 47,120 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 34,480 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,475 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 20,288 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 VUT is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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