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HG12 CRZ

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

236,322 mi
Last recorded236,322 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 CRZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 236,322 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

minor oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2025 234,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 234,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 234,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 230,650 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 219,946 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 209,912 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 209,906 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 209,776 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both side (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 207,682 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 193,810 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 183,848 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 172,427 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 159,446 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 154,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 151,184 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 139,845 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 122,528 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 122,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2018 120,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 103,087 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,794 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 85,794 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,243 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,281 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,228 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 18,076 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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HG12 CRZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 HG12 CRZ, 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 HG12 CRZ registered?

HG12 CRZ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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