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BK12 ZMU

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,330 mi
Last recorded102,330 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ZMU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 102,330 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS and OS slightly weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Parking Brake efficiency 19%

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively approx 30KgF (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT AND OS REAR ON 3mm + WORN SMOOTH ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underbody components and panels

Pass 8 Jul 2024 90,825 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH NS AND OS WEATHERED (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake Brake efficiency 18%

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Pass 21 Sep 2023 81,451 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,177 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,817 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,467 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 48,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished - 185/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 47,730 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Offside wing repeater light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished - 185/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 38,600 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 38,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 30,376 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R wing has a dent.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 30,376 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage O/S/F mirror housing (6.1.C.1)

Central Front Braking system leaking ABS pump and control module (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55R16 H (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R wing has a dent.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 20,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 28 Sep 2016 20,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 8,765 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 ZMU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

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

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