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KU12 XWY

2012 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,928 mi
Last recorded77,928 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 XWY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 77,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 74,198 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 67,616 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 60,243 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 49,124 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 44,937 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 44,937 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 42,917 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,597 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 39,442 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 39,238 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 39,238 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 35,432 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 30,822 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 28,426 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 28,131 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,632 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 24,737 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 24,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,049 miles

O/S front tyre has slight cut on the side wall

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 16,907 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 14,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,784 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 10,247 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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KU12 XWY is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KU12 XWY, 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 KU12 XWY registered?

KU12 XWY is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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