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AO62 FME

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,447 mi
Last recorded62,447 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 FME
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 62,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 54,312 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 46,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 46,158 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 45,549 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 43,025 miles

Offside rear tyre tread cracked advise replacement

Pass 22 Jan 2021 39,616 miles

Rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2019 34,953 miles

Front brake pads getting low advise replacement

Front tyres cracked

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 30,726 miles

Front pads getting low

Rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,538 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 20,899 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

Tyre treads cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,967 miles

All tyres perishing and cracking, front tyres worn low on extreme edges

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AO62 FME is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO62 FME, 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 AO62 FME registered?

AO62 FME is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AO62 FME safe to buy?

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