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YG12 AZR

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

214,422 mi
Last recorded214,422 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 AZR
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 214,422 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 130,027 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 127,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 123,011 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 123,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 118,367 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 118,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 114,265 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,878 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 108,878 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,110 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 84,482 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 76,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,970 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,914 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 50,941 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 50,941 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 48,808 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 48,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,318 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 31,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 26,064 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 21,213 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 18,190 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,674 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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YG12 AZR is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YG12 AZR, 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 YG12 AZR registered?

YG12 AZR is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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