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YG12 GWC

2012 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,084 mi
Last recorded101,084 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 GWC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 101,084 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,316 miles

undertray present

Pass 6 May 2020 91,713 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 91,713 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 82,970 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding pad over heated & breaking up (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened & outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened & outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,267 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 72,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,748 miles

Front tyres worn edges

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,476 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 50,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,729 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 GWC is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWC, 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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YG12 GWC is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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