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KV12 BSZ

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,141 mi
Last recorded70,141 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 BSZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 70,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 70,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185\55\r16\83y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 67,461 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 65,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 62,467 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 60,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 58,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 58,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 56,334 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,287 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 53,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 47,500 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 47,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,015 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,514 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,952 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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KV12 BSZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KV12 BSZ, 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 KV12 BSZ registered?

KV12 BSZ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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