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AY12 YDJ

2012 Honda Insight

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,758 mi
Last recorded79,758 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YDJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 79,758 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 78,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 76,935 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,090 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split and smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axle.

offside front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Fail 12 Jan 2023 75,090 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split and smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axle.

offside front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 71,716 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 63,713 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 60,253 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 60,253 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 53,413 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 45,736 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 37,175 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 30,556 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 30,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,365 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,919 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 17,025 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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AY12 YDJ is a 2012 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY12 YDJ, 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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AY12 YDJ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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