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WK12 SWO

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

238,266 mi
Last recorded238,266 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 SWO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 238,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 230,156 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 230,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 222,531 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 222,531 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2022 221,564 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 204,895 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 204,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 195,353 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 190,352 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 173,278 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 153,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 153,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 134,808 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 119,301 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2018 101,242 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,513 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 84,731 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 84,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,214 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,838 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,753 miles

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,329 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,065 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 13,864 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 SWO is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK12 SWO, 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

How do I check the history of WK12 SWO?

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What year was WK12 SWO registered?

WK12 SWO is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is WK12 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK12 SWO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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