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ML61 ZDH

2012 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

196,108 mi
Last recorded196,108 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 ZDH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 196,108 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 196,108 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 189,002 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 189,002 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 167,699 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 157,075 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 137,752 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 137,752 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 120,206 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,171 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 99,686 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 28 Sep 2018 86,784 miles

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

Offside Front Osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2017 66,913 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 45,196 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,711 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 34,881 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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ML61 ZDH is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black 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 ML61 ZDH, 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 ML61 ZDH registered?

ML61 ZDH is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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