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KN12 TXY

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

321,765 mi
Last recorded321,765 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 TXY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 321,765 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 321,302 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides strongly advised

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 309,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides strongly advised

Fail 10 May 2025 309,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides strongly advised

Pass 13 May 2024 302,507 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 293,401 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 293,401 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 265,456 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 236,674 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 233,750 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 203,598 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 189,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 187,518 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 152,273 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 140,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 127,818 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 117,453 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2018 117,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2018 102,681 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 102,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,742 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,379 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,689 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 61,689 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,052 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,058 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 27,057 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,986 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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KN12 TXY is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 KN12 TXY, 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 KN12 TXY registered?

KN12 TXY is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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