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NJ12 TXA

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,458 mi
Last recorded179,458 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 TXA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 179,458 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 170,136 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 158,573 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 158,573 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 148,272 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 148,270 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 137,896 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 127,388 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 122,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,293 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 112,502 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,884 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 102,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 95,618 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,055 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,511 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,921 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,122 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,609 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,890 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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NJ12 TXA 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 85.7%.

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 NJ12 TXA, 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 NJ12 TXA registered?

NJ12 TXA is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is NJ12 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 TXA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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