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HJ12 KYV

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,066 mi
Last recorded126,066 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 KYV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 126,066 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 126,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 125,655 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 17 May 2025 137,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 23 Apr 2024
Pass 8 May 2023 122,053 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 116,280 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 116,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,497 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 109,497 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 101,553 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 97,832 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 97,832 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 88,910 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 80,481 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,461 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 72,461 miles

Position lamp not working both front. (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 66,545 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 58,820 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 50,942 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,370 miles

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

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

O/S rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 34,992 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 24,587 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,324 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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HJ12 KYV is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ12 KYV, 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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HJ12 KYV is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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