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PJ61 WGP

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

173,757 mi
Last recorded173,757 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 WGP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 173,757 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 164,751 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 164,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 162,591 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 162,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 159,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 151,440 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,703 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 145,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 143,232 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 143,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 138,490 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 138,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 132,607 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 124,426 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 120,399 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 120,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 113,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,767 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 97,741 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 97,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,700 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 93,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,261 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,162 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 83,736 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,331 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 WGP is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,300cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 WGP, 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 PJ61 WGP registered?

PJ61 WGP is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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