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NX61 GXA

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

286,202 mi
Last recorded286,202 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX61 GXA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 286,202 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 260,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 237,205 miles

Windscreen chipped in swept area within 40 mm

Pass 10 Oct 2022 213,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 193,672 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 173,659 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 173,659 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 154,070 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 137,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 122,457 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 122,457 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 120,924 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,097 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim auto adjuster is missing.

Fail 2 Nov 2017 87,194 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim auto adjuster is missing.

Pass 7 May 2017 70,047 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,261 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 55,168 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 55,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 44,122 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 31,959 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 19,291 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 19,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 19,232 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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NX61 GXA is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NX61 GXA, 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 NX61 GXA registered?

NX61 GXA is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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