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MK12 NZO

2012 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,700 mi
Last recorded177,700 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 NZO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 177,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 170,075 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 160,532 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2021 153,244 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 147,134 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 142,214 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 142,018 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 138,631 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 138,631 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 134,035 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 132,333 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 132,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 123,069 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,851 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 73,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

both front brake brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs lipped/corroded

nearside rear tyre2m

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,410 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inneredge

Fail 16 Jul 2015 54,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inneredge

uneven wear on front outer brake pads (offside very low)

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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MK12 NZO is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MK12 NZO, 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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MK12 NZO is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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