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YT12 YSU

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

219,061 mi
Last recorded219,061 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 YSU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 219,061 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Jul 2023 202,086 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 29 Dec 2022 191,329 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 30 Dec 2021 175,297 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 167,763 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 161,422 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 153,479 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 147,336 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 147,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 139,734 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 139,188 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 124,849 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 124,849 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 111,376 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 111,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 96,049 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 792,000 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 69,349 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 69,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,408 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 38,778 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,980 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 17,789 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,917 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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YT12 YSU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YSU, 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 YT12 YSU registered?

YT12 YSU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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