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YE12 VLX

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

205,507 mi
Last recorded205,507 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VLX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 205,507 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 196,330 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 187,862 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 186,151 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 186,151 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 180,702 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 180,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 178,485 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 173,796 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 163,174 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 146,632 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 146,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 135,552 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 135,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 118,875 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,838 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 88,782 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 88,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,389 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 73,389 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2017 34,910 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 31,892 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 30,583 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 29,583 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 20,142 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 114,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE12 VLX is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YE12 VLX, 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 YE12 VLX registered?

YE12 VLX is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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