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HN61 YZA

2012 Honda Insight

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

305,830 mi
Last recorded305,830 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 YZA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 305,830 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 300,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 297,205 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 283,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 257,132 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 244,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 242,468 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 216,659 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 197,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 193,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 158,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 139,812 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 138,021 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 118,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 97,778 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 97,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 81,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,946 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 60,946 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,041 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 26,654 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 26,325 miles

Both rear tyres tread perished

Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,683 miles

slight cracking in treads of both rear tyres

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 YZA is a 2012 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HN61 YZA, 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 HN61 YZA registered?

HN61 YZA is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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