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NX12 KGU

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

192,028 mi
Last recorded192,028 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 KGU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 192,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 168,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 168,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 157,302 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 157,302 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 148,895 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 138,972 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 131,406 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 128,955 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,535 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 98,716 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,350 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 68,934 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 51,254 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 51,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,070 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 23,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 21,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,000 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 11,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NX12 KGU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NX12 KGU, 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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NX12 KGU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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