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HY62 KBO

2012 Honda Insight

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,384 mi
Last recorded196,384 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 KBO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 196,384 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 190,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 187,069 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 187,069 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 185,840 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 185,838 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 181,429 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 173,187 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 165,296 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 154,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 142,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 131,899 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 122,405 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 92,766 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 92,766 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,569 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 76,568 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,254 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,780 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S + O/S (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just met the legal requirement of 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on the edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 20 Dec 2016 46,077 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 39,191 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 34,909 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 29,255 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 24,654 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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HY62 KBO is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HY62 KBO, 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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HY62 KBO is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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