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GU12 YGZ

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,352 mi
Last recorded78,352 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YGZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,352 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Hazard switch indicator lamp is not flashing when is on, but it is working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 78,345 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty Hazard switch indicator lamp is not flashing when is on, but it is working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 74,632 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Hazard switch indicator lamp is not flashing when is on, but it is working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,533 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,098 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing and worn on raised edge-no cords or ply exposed at time of test

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 48,098 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing and worn on raised edge-no cords or ply exposed at time of test

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,407 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on raised edges

curb damage to offside front tyre wall

cuts in rear tyre treads-no cords or ply exposed at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2017 37,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on raised edges

curb damage to offside front tyre wall

cuts in rear tyre treads-no cords or ply exposed at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,006 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,551 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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GU12 YGZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YGZ, 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 YGZ registered?

GU12 YGZ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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