2012 Honda Insight 1.3L Hybrid electric · RO12 PWN
2012 Honda Insight (1.3L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 188,748 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA INSIGHT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO12 PWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 188,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO12 PWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Honda Insight (RO12 PWN) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RO12 PWN Mileage History
- 13/05/2023157,619 mi
- 03/05/2024167,681 mi+10,062 mi
- 03/05/2024167,683 mi+2 mi
- 26/04/2025176,364 mi+8,681 mi
- 05/05/2026188,748 mi+12,384 mi
Average of roughly 10,450 miles per year across 5 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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