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AP12 DHD

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

331,981 mi
Last recorded331,981 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 DHD
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 331,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 331,681 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 519,035 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 506,608 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 303,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 282,984 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 282,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 266,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 266,728 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 25 May 2021 240,857 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 82,144 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 235,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2020 235,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2019 190,833 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 176,869 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 176,869 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 171,779 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 152,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 152,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 137,827 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 120,705 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 120,705 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 113,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 95,787 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 95,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 70,922 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 70,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,625 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside rear bumper slide damage

Pass 12 Dec 2014 17,439 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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AP12 DHD is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP12 DHD, 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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AP12 DHD is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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