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HK61 DVC

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,070 mi
Last recorded187,070 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK61 DVC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 187,070 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 , (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 178,130 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 ... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 175,358 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 173,234 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 173,231 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2021 161,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 153,176 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 147,204 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 147,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 133,194 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 110,136 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 110,017 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing broken and sharp. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction big crack in drivers view. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 89,963 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear. (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 89,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear. (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 1.6 only. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,611 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 65,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 47,853 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 47,853 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 32,556 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both rear tyres showing slight age related cracking to sidewall and tread area.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 30,036 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 2,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HK61 DVC is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HK61 DVC, 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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HK61 DVC is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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