2012 Honda Insight 1.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · DB 181
2012 Honda Insight (1.3L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 18 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 46,926 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA INSIGHT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DB 181 Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 46,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DB 181 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Honda Insight (DB 181) between June 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DB 181 Mileage History
- 17/06/201526,899 mi
- 06/06/201630,603 mi+3,704 mi
- 05/06/201732,128 mi+1,525 mi
- 06/06/201834,128 mi+2,000 mi
- 12/06/201935,709 mi+1,581 mi
- 22/06/202037,142 mi+1,433 mi
- 08/06/202138,867 mi+1,725 mi
- 01/06/202242,370 mi+3,503 mi
- 31/05/202343,998 mi+1,628 mi
- 31/05/202343,998 mi
- 05/06/202445,184 mi+1,186 mi
- 10/06/202546,029 mi+845 mi
- 10/06/202546,029 mi
- 17/06/202646,926 mi+897 mi
Average of roughly 1,821 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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