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YE12 VMY

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

259,509 mi
Last recorded259,509 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VMY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 259,509 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Slight damage on front bumper

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R, O/S/R & O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 259,509 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Slight damage on front bumper

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R, O/S/R & O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 238,750 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 228,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 218,478 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jun 2022 218,478 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 209,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 197,006 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 185,433 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 185,433 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 183,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired SLIDER PIN DUST COVERS (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired SLIDER PIN DUST COVER (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 183,364 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired SLIDER PIN DUST COVERS (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired SLIDER PIN DUST COVER (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 180,252 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 178,867 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 178,867 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 162,720 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 151,832 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 151,832 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 139,352 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 131,329 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 131,329 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 129,205 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 122,093 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 118,139 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,619 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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YE12 VMY is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VMY, 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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YE12 VMY is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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