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OY62 GFZ

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,058 mi
Last recorded136,058 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 GFZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 136,058 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 127,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 117,429 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 117,429 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 109,301 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,661 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 96,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,463 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,881 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,203 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 75,201 miles

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,534 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 64,056 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 64,056 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,399 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,291 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 46,668 miles

Offside mirror slightly insecure

Engine oil level very low

Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,292 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 39,290 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 33,554 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,361 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres beginning to crack between treads

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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OY62 GFZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OY62 GFZ, 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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OY62 GFZ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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