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WK12 SGV

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,162 mi
Last recorded124,162 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 SGV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 124,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit & wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 104,075 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 103,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play just acceptable at the time of inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 90,030 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 77,005 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,054 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2020 56,175 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,378 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 44,308 miles

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,879 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 36,879 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,047 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 25,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 20,001 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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WK12 SGV is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WK12 SGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK12 SGV registered?

WK12 SGV is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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