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CT12 HGU

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,849 mi
Last recorded135,849 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 HGU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 135,849 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn only slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underside off vehicle is rusty in lots of places

Pass 3 Mar 2025 133,364 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 131,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,811 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 128,151 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 126,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 125,198 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 116,793 miles

undertray insecure hanging, not likely to come off

Fail 8 Mar 2019 116,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

undertray insecure hanging, not likely to come off

Pass 12 Mar 2018 172,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2018 107,156 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror housing (6.1.C.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,099 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,610 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,472 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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CT12 HGU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CT12 HGU, 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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CT12 HGU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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