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MK61 GVP

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,468 mi
Last recorded135,468 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 GVP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 135,468 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 135,468 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 122,877 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 106,912 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 106,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 91,044 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 87,765 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,490 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 76,193 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 69,533 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,280 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,206 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Dec 2014 38,895 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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MK61 GVP is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MK61 GVP, 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 MK61 GVP registered?

MK61 GVP is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is MK61 GVP safe to buy?

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