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GJ12 UGM

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,706 mi
Last recorded156,706 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 UGM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 156,706 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 144,482 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 132,097 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 132,097 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 120,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear door damage

Pass 4 Jan 2022 112,028 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 105,665 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 95,937 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,331 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,081 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,532 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,428 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,182 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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GJ12 UGM is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GJ12 UGM, 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 GJ12 UGM registered?

GJ12 UGM is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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