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YD12 UVT

2012 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

234,083 mi
Last recorded234,083 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 UVT
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 234,083 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 225,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 224,431 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 217,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 207,808 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 196,736 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 186,025 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 179,957 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 174,427 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 173,080 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 156,848 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 156,848 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 154,370 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 142,686 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 142,686 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 121,790 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 119,385 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 119,385 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 95,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2017 83,759 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 83,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 73,805 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,501 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,573 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 18,084 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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YD12 UVT is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YD12 UVT, 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 YD12 UVT registered?

YD12 UVT is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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