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YX12 XCC

2012 Honda Insight

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

182,947 mi
Last recorded182,947 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 XCC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 182,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 182,947 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 178,174 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also brake pipe and fuel pipe are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 178,174 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also brake pipe and fuel pipe are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 177,209 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 173,701 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 155,819 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 142,272 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 140,391 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 129,314 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 129,314 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 123,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 111,259 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,809 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,974 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,834 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 75,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 64,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,193 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,094 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 34,999 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 34,997 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,753 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 13,186 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 12,781 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 10,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 XCC is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YX12 XCC, 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 YX12 XCC registered?

YX12 XCC is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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