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BK12 NZT

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,871 mi
Last recorded120,871 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NZT
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 120,871 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 104,754 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 94,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 94,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN+CORDS INEER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER + CUT TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 88,791 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,670 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,669 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 85,668 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,050 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,221 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,401 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 55,909 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 Aug 2017 55,879 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,370 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,716 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,807 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 16,100 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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BK12 NZT is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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