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YT12 WVY

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,865 mi
Last recorded161,865 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 WVY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 161,865 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 161,865 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 160,897 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 159,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 152,118 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 144,912 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 137,554 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 135,004 miles

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 3 Sep 2020 133,478 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 126,224 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 119,341 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 102,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,847 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 68,960 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 68,960 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,335 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 41,753 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,281 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 16,967 miles

off side front brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2015 16,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front brake binding slightly

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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YT12 WVY is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric 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 YT12 WVY, 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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YT12 WVY is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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