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KY12 ZSZ

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,221 mi
Last recorded69,221 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 ZSZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 69,221 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 69,221 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 67,689 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,376 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 63,433 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 58,825 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 57,856 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,417 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

OSR tyre tread lumpy on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2020 56,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

OSR tyre tread lumpy on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2019 50,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,327 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,777 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,659 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,488 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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KY12 ZSZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KY12 ZSZ, 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 KY12 ZSZ registered?

KY12 ZSZ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is KY12 ZSZ safe to buy?

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