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YH12 WYY

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

221,997 mi
Last recorded221,997 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 WYY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 221,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 216,088 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 212,002 miles

front tyres inner edges wearing low-front brake pads wearing low-

Pass 28 Jul 2023 208,721 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 206,678 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 171,276 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 12 May 2020 163,798 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 12 May 2020 163,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 135,959 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 135,959 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 110,207 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,516 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 93,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 75,180 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 75,180 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 41,256 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 41,030 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,893 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 WYY is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WYY, 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 YH12 WYY registered?

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

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