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GL12 TTY

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,557 mi
Last recorded86,557 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 TTY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 86,557 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 81,704 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 80,571 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 80,571 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,246 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 77,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 72,219 miles

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))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,957 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 53,860 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,694 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 52,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder on windscreen ()

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing on tread

Offside Front tyre is wearing bald on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre is perishing on tread

engine oil level is below minimum

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,812 miles

Rear both side tyrestreads/side walls breaking up

Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GL12 TTY is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL12 TTY, 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 GL12 TTY registered?

GL12 TTY is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is GL12 TTY safe to buy?

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