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AF12 ODB

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

231,519 mi
Last recorded231,519 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ODB
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 231,519 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 229,060 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 225,642 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 217,625 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 207,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 193,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 182,199 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 181,610 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 181,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 172,020 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 165,035 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 158,284 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 158,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 146,619 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 134,475 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 121,490 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 108,523 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 93,092 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 85,458 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front pads on limit

Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,468 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,063 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,512 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,732 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 43,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AF12 ODB is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF12 ODB, 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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AF12 ODB is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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