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GU12 SXF

2012 Honda Insight

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,394 mi
Last recorded250,394 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 SXF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 250,394 miles

Front head light lens misted

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

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 250,394 miles

Front head light lens misted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 240,774 miles

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

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 240,774 miles

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

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 240,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine/transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

o/s + n/s inner sills are corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2024 240,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine/transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

o/s + n/s inner sills are corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 232,032 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 232,032 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 224,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 224,520 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 206,555 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 193,025 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 193,025 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 176,004 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 160,748 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 138,406 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 126,441 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 126,007 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,953 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 91,090 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 91,090 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,525 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,514 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 39,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 27,491 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 27,491 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,014 miles

front tyres worn on 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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GU12 SXF is a 2012 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GU12 SXF, 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 GU12 SXF registered?

GU12 SXF is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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