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MK62 XLT

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,638 mi
Last recorded178,638 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 XLT
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 178,638 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 178,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 175,153 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 175,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 169,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 169,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 160,972 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 149,508 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 141,751 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 139,847 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 127,720 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 114,195 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 100,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 100,377 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2018 83,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 67,638 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 May 2017 61,522 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,982 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 16,440 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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MK62 XLT is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MK62 XLT, 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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MK62 XLT is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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