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HG12 PKU

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,748 mi
Last recorded125,748 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 PKU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 125,748 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 108,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 108,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 97,915 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Fail 11 Nov 2022 97,893 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 89,669 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 89,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 83,392 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,166 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 64,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 on 1.6mm, worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre has small cut

Pass 2 Jan 2018 47,472 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,856 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 33,504 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 25,100 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 PKU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PKU, 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 PKU registered?

HG12 PKU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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