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AY12 YDE

2012 Honda Insight

White Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,692 mi
Last recorded121,692 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YDE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 121,692 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 121,673 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible offside & nearside (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering locking device missing offside & nearside track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2024 119,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 119,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 112,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 102,074 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,975 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,232 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 66,640 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 66,640 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,745 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,425 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,314 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 23,650 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 6,740 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 6,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 6,423 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 6,361 miles

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

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

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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AY12 YDE is a 2012 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY12 YDE, 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 AY12 YDE registered?

AY12 YDE is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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