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MK61 HYB

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,965 mi
Last recorded127,965 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 HYB
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 127,965 miles

advise number plates light 1/2 working

advise pads low rear rec new rear sill closeing panles paint up disks liped front rec replace

Pass 2 Aug 2025 112,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (both sides) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under vehicle structure corroded (front to rear)

Pass 22 Aug 2024 94,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 94,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking and inner edge split open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad on min limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 76,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 76,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,915 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,077 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 55,056 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 55,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,010 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 35,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,473 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 HYB is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MK61 HYB, 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 MK61 HYB registered?

MK61 HYB is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is MK61 HYB safe to buy?

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