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AO12 FCL

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

168,794 mi
Last recorded168,794 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FCL
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 168,794 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 167,618 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 165,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 165,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 160,407 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 155,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 150,622 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 150,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 136,754 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 110,083 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 98,453 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 84,835 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 70,075 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,341 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,480 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,886 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,429 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,404 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,835 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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AO12 FCL is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AO12 FCL, 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 AO12 FCL registered?

AO12 FCL is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AO12 FCL safe to buy?

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