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VO62 XWS

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,010 mi
Last recorded119,010 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 XWS
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 119,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 118,330 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 118,330 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 113,255 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 105,488 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 105,487 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 95,724 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,465 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,658 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 59,591 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 39,042 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 33,145 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 32,555 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 25,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Badly Perished & Stepped on Inner Tread

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 19,496 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 13,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 1.6mm on stepped edges (4.1.E.1)

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

some corrosion in rear brake discs inner surface

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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VO62 XWS is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VO62 XWS, 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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What year was VO62 XWS registered?

VO62 XWS is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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