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RE61 PFD

2012 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,009 mi
Last recorded160,009 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 PFD
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 160,009 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 160,009 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 156,285 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper Missing

Fail 11 Nov 2024 156,285 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper Missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 153,821 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 149,311 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 149,311 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 144,339 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 144,339 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 141,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 141,587 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 139,685 miles

Front 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))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 139,685 miles

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

Front 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 22 Mar 2021 133,807 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 133,807 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 128,388 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 128,388 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 122,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 117,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 113,036 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,252 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,347 miles

rear parking brake has just met with legal requirement (18%)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,663 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,429 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,235 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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RE61 PFD is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RE61 PFD, 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 RE61 PFD registered?

RE61 PFD is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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