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YH12 MTE

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,480 mi
Last recorded166,480 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 MTE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 166,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 148,296 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 148,293 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 132,029 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 132,025 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2022 124,967 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 118,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 112,294 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 112,226 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 111,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 105,505 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,298 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 84,880 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,168 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 41,290 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,069 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 24,608 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,308 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 13,296 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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YH12 MTE is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

YH12 MTE is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YH12 MTE safe to buy?

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