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MT61 TWA

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,369 mi
Last recorded180,369 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 TWA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 180,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill covered in body filler unable to assess condition

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 175,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Bodysill , appears to have been 'filled' however can not determine if its been for dents or hole

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Showing a more Blue tinged Light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE - Replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Showing a more Blue tinged Light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking / Perishing - ADVISE Early Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Undertrays in situ at time of test preventing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 4 Oct 2023 167,652 miles

Nearside Bodysill , appears to have been 'filled' however can not determine if its been for dents or hole

Nearside Dipped Beam Light intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE - Early Replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE - Early Replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays in situ at time of test preventing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 8 Oct 2022 160,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 151,662 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 144,329 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 136,631 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 130,992 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 122,433 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 113,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 105,381 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 97,129 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 80,032 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,416 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 61,499 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 52,484 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 41,923 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,888 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 21,286 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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MT61 TWA is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MT61 TWA, 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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MT61 TWA is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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