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HK61 FEP

2012 Honda Insight

Red Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,426 mi
Last recorded98,426 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK61 FEP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 98,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 95,135 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 81,782 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 81,740 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 74,684 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 74,684 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 68,633 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 68,121 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 57,121 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,499 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2015 24,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FEP is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HK61 FEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK61 FEP registered?

HK61 FEP is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is HK61 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK61 FEP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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