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BK12 NZS

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,107 mi
Last recorded172,107 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NZS
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 172,107 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F & N/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F & N/S/F (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 161,934 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 154,787 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 154,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 142,274 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 142,274 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 132,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and back (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 120,921 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 119,255 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 119,255 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 103,791 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,874 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,253 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,263 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 52,258 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,328 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,931 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad has worn on oneside.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,651 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 16 Apr 2015 14,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads low

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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BK12 NZS is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK12 NZS, 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 BK12 NZS registered?

BK12 NZS is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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