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WF12 MGY

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,845 mi
Last recorded175,845 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 MGY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 175,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 175,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 175,590 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 175,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 173,278 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 163,010 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 163,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 155,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 143,913 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 136,660 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 123,718 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,536 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,758 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 98,758 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,983 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,945 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 71,945 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both side's (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,183 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 64,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,555 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 50,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,627 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 33,169 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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WF12 MGY is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WF12 MGY, 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 WF12 MGY registered?

WF12 MGY is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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