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YH62 MHN

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

206,081 mi
Last recorded206,081 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 MHN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 206,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 197,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 172,419 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 145,303 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 129,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 121,456 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 121,455 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 102,536 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 102,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 93,216 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 62,572 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 38,655 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 20,982 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 8,039 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 5,883 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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YH62 MHN is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YH62 MHN, 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 YH62 MHN registered?

YH62 MHN is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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