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GV12 JFZ

2012 Honda Insight

Black Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

194,943 mi
Last recorded194,943 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 JFZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 194,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

The vehicle has under cover

rear seats dropped preventing the inspection of any components

Pass 14 Jan 2025 190,356 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 187,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 181,611 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 177,496 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 167,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 167,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 151,791 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 135,366 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 135,363 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 130,343 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 130,343 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 119,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 106,714 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,501 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,271 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 58,021 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,390 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,674 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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GV12 JFZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GV12 JFZ, 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 GV12 JFZ registered?

GV12 JFZ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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