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PJ61 DYG

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,140 mi
Last recorded166,140 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 DYG
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 166,140 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2026 166,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 150,172 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 131,277 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 131,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 119,969 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 119,969 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 118,078 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 110,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 110,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 104,535 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 104,535 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 97,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,372 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,308 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 76,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 66,969 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 66,969 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 61,564 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 54,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,899 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,293 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 32,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,170 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 12,422 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 11,776 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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PJ61 DYG is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJ61 DYG, 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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PJ61 DYG is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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