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BF12 HRW

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

213,174 mi
Last recorded213,174 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HRW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 213,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 196,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 196,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 179,531 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 169,864 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 156,334 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 155,022 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 139,353 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 120,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 103,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,369 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 76,369 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,310 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 64,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 51,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,406 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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BF12 HRW is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF12 HRW, 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 BF12 HRW registered?

BF12 HRW is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 HRW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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