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WU12 WPV

2012 Honda Insight

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,061 mi
Last recorded111,061 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 WPV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 111,061 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 111,057 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 107,604 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 96,720 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 76,222 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 70,268 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 70,268 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 58,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 58,096 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 52,727 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 45,725 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

cut outer wall offside front tyre, but not enough deep to reach cord or ply.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 45,725 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

cut outer wall offside front tyre, but not enough deep to reach cord or ply.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 35,936 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 26,976 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail penetrating

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has slight damage but no cords visible

Fail 2 Nov 2015 26,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail penetrating

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has slight damage but no cords visible

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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WU12 WPV is a 2012 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WU12 WPV, 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 WU12 WPV registered?

WU12 WPV is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is WU12 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 WPV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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