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BF12 XAD

2012 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

153,599 mi
Last recorded153,599 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XAD
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 153,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 145,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 136,987 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 136,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 128,167 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 121,601 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 115,325 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 98,315 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 98,315 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 90,392 miles

offside rear tyre has slight cut on tread and sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,532 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,240 miles

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 5 Feb 2019 76,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has low tread and worn bad on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,767 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 66,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/16/83v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,463 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 30,943 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 21,168 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 19,378 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,474 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 XAD is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BF12 XAD, 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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BF12 XAD is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 XAD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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