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GV61 FVM

2012 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

161,294 mi
Last recorded161,294 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 FVM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 161,294 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Dec 2023 156,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 149,162 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 141,818 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 132,456 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55/R16 GOOD YEAR ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2021 132,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55/R16 GOOD YEAR ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2021 122,343 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,996 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2020 108,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 101,909 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,050 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 95,050 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 84,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 May 2018 76,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 68,431 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 61,099 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,340 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2016 46,011 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,482 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 26,388 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 23,819 miles

rear tyres perishing/cracking-no cords exposed at time of test

Fail 12 Dec 2014 23,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres perishing/cracking-no cords exposed at time of test

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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GV61 FVM is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GV61 FVM, 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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GV61 FVM is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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