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HN61 XXE

2012 Honda Insight

White Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

192,948 mi
Last recorded192,948 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 XXE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 192,948 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 188,846 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 188,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 212,064 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 163,608 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 150,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 133,627 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 133,627 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 121,148 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 117,482 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 117,482 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 188,270 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2020 104,112 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 90,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 90,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 77,711 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 72,249 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 72,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 63,195 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 48,797 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

nearside and offside front tyres worn inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,114 miles

both rear tyres perished

covers & shields fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2017 22,697 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 17,926 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 12,616 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 12,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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HN61 XXE is a 2012 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HN61 XXE, 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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HN61 XXE is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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