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NX12 RKE

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,634 mi
Last recorded186,634 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 RKE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 186,634 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 186,634 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 173,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 157,067 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 157,067 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 151,777 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 138,637 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 127,837 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 119,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 103,723 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 90,212 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 82,850 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,086 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 70,086 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 59,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,879 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Three nails in O/S/R tyre. 185/55/r16-83v

Pass 22 Dec 2014 31,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RKE is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NX12 RKE registered?

NX12 RKE is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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