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AF12 XYU

2012 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,884 mi
Last recorded64,884 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XYU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 64,884 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,747 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 62,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 59,971 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 56,884 miles

Offside Front brake pads worn more than nsf

Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,747 miles

Tyres perished

Pass 6 Apr 2021 50,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,207 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,524 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,828 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,906 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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AF12 XYU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF12 XYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 XYU registered?

AF12 XYU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AF12 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 XYU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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