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HG61 GNX

2012 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,693 mi
Last recorded157,693 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 GNX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 157,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 145,474 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 145,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 122,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 103,836 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test stuffed toy and phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 87,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 65,601 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,876 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,028 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,493 miles

Front tyres worn low.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 33,758 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight outer wall damage

Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,297 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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HG61 GNX is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG61 GNX, 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 HG61 GNX registered?

HG61 GNX is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is HG61 GNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 GNX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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