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YX12 OSN

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

174,140 mi
Last recorded174,140 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 OSN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 174,140 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 172,048 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 172,048 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 169,845 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 169,844 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 167,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 165,919 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 165,919 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 165,132 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 165,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 163,026 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 163,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 163,014 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Small crack (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 147,891 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 140,586 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 140,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working n/s front mirror direction indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019
Fail 4 Feb 2019

Front Tyre has had the tread recut both front (5.2.3 (g))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 126,751 miles

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Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 101,638 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 101,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2017 85,127 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 85,127 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 83,867 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,072 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 61,918 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 61,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 47,149 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 30,021 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet test

Fail 19 Jan 2015 27,902 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet test

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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YX12 OSN is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 YX12 OSN, 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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YX12 OSN is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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