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AU12 XWB

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

178,361 mi
Last recorded178,361 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XWB
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 178,361 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 178,166 miles

Rear Lower Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 157,466 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 139,826 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear outer seal damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2022 126,533 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,932 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 106,932 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 94,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 94,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,973 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 90,973 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,364 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 85,364 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,772 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 75,175 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 69,576 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 69,576 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 61,662 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 61,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 44,103 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 36,643 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 36,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 25,740 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 25,738 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 19,335 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 19,335 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,074 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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AU12 XWB is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AU12 XWB, 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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AU12 XWB is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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