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W13 ABR

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,337 mi
Last recorded135,337 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW13 ABR
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 135,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 131,251 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 123,127 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 105,755 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 93,827 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,252 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 82,123 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,441 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2019 72,839 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,430 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,307 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 63,307 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,303 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 58,303 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,792 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 52,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W13 ABR is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W13 ABR, 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 W13 ABR registered?

W13 ABR is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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