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YH12 UPE

2012 Honda Insight

White Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,334 mi
Last recorded139,334 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UPE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 139,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 118,936 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 118,936 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2023 97,642 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 74,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 74,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 74,119 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 74,118 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 70,070 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 62,292 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,562 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 47,890 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,442 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,491 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 UPE is a 2012 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc electric 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 UPE, 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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YH12 UPE is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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