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BF12 XAH

2012 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

217,872 mi
Last recorded217,872 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XAH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 217,872 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 216,142 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 214,688 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 211,497 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 197,590 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 180,397 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 170,424 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 159,992 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 158,632 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 152,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 135,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 130,724 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 130,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,523 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 97,214 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 92,964 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 75,279 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,238 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 48,175 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 37,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,002 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,492 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,869 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 XAH is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 XAH, 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 XAH registered?

BF12 XAH is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is BF12 XAH safe to buy?

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