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BN12 ZZA

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,890 mi
Last recorded69,890 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ZZA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 69,890 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 66,295 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 63,040 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly misty of oil on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2022 59,094 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 54,541 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 50,775 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,154 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 37,154 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,054 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,645 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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 ZZA is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

BN12 ZZA is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BN12 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ZZA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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