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BV12 HVM

2012 Honda Insight

Black Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,730 mi
Last recorded138,730 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HVM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 138,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 136,686 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 133,504 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 132,881 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 130,805 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 130,138 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 129,323 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 123,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 122,338 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 120,626 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 120,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 115,572 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 115,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,892 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,044 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,011 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 61,514 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 61,514 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,067 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,230 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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BV12 HVM is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BV12 HVM, 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 BV12 HVM registered?

BV12 HVM is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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