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WJ62 RVO

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,778 mi
Last recorded66,778 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 RVO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 66,778 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2024 61,024 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray and engine cover fitted,

Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,638 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 22 Nov 2022 49,604 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 49,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 46,441 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm, tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 40,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm, tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 38,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre also heavily deteriorated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre heavily deteriorated and under inflated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 35,039 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp missing, bumper taped up

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm, tyre also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm, tyre also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,294 miles

Both rear tyres perished but not excessively deteriorated

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 25,310 miles

Front tyres worn on inner tread

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Fail 9 Aug 2016 25,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on inner tread

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,092 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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WJ62 RVO is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WJ62 RVO, 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 WJ62 RVO registered?

WJ62 RVO is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 RVO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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