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GJ12 VLZ

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,170 mi
Last recorded121,170 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 121,170 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 113,031 miles

Corrosion to suspension and coil springs

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to go bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides heavily cracked/splitting 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 105,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 98,603 miles

Corrosion to suspension and exhaust

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filler cap seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,990 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 85,730 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 85,727 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 78,560 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,716 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,261 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 43,830 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn low on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2017 43,830 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on edges

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 22,664 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 22,663 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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 VLZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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