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YH12 HDN

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,016 mi
Last recorded90,016 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 HDN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 90,016 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 90,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 84,180 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 82,740 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 73,144 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 66,049 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 66,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,539 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 61,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,755 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges/close to Legal Limit

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 46,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges/close to Legal Limit

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,419 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,458 miles

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

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

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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YH12 HDN is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH12 HDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH12 HDN registered?

YH12 HDN is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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