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HK12 BNY

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,219 mi
Last recorded167,219 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 BNY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 167,219 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 163,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 155,459 miles

Front Bumper damaged, not likely to cause injury

Rear Bumper damaged, not likely to cause injury

Pass 29 Nov 2021 146,891 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 129,157 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 115,151 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 115,151 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 108,488 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,221 miles
Pass 13 May 2018 61,661 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,563 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 54,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,079 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 33,721 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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HK12 BNY is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HK12 BNY, 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 HK12 BNY registered?

HK12 BNY is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is HK12 BNY safe to buy?

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