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BN12 ZXW

2012 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,288 mi
Last recorded90,288 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ZXW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 90,288 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 90,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 85,630 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 81,479 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 81,475 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 77,690 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 74,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 70,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 68,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 61,779 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,284 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,919 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,013 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 39,448 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,232 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,328 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,036 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 22,080 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges, running soft

Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,170 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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BN12 ZXW is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BN12 ZXW, 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 BN12 ZXW registered?

BN12 ZXW is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is BN12 ZXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ZXW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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